Woman in a Box
- Original dimensions
- 59.5 x 81.5 cm
- Movement
- impressionism
- Museum
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Year
- 1879
Scene depicted
In this pictorial work , Cassatt immerses us in the heart of an intimate moment, where an elegant woman, seated in a box, seems to savor a moment of solitude amidst the hustle and bustle. The gazes cross those of the spectators, and we witness a silent dance between the observed and the observer, awakening a deep curiosity within us.
Historical context
This painting emblematic was created in 1879, during the height of the impressionist movement. In the historical context of France, Mary Cassatt brilliantly captured the very essence of her time. Currently, this canvas shines at the Philadelphia Museum of Art , where it continues to amaze visitors with its dimensions of 59.5 x 81.5 cm, a format that imposes as much as it enchants.
Place in the artist's career
This painting , Woman in a Box, marks a turning point in the career of Mary Cassatt . It is an affirmation of her influence and a peak of her mastery, evoking a period of maturity. Alongside canvases such as A Woman in Black and At the Ballet, we grasp the technical and emotional evolution that marked her artistic journey.
Anecdote
“Art is the meeting of the ephemeral and the permanent.” These words might resonate in the mind of Mary Cassatt , as she lost herself in the contemplation of a Parisian box, one bright morning. This masterpiece was born from her delicate observations, the play of light and fleeting expressions that create all the magic of painting .