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"The boating party"

Mary Stevenson Cassatt (i) - Oil (i) - Impressionism (i)

Introduction to the Painting

Mary Stevenson Cassatt's The Boating Party, painted in 1893, is a remarkable example of post-impressionist art. This oil on canvas painting (90 x 117 cm) showcases the artist's unique ability to capture the essence of life and human relationships through her masterful use of color, composition, and brushwork.

The Scene

Set in a sailboat on the Mediterranean Sea, The Boating Party features an unknown woman holding a baby and a man. The boat has a canoe stern, is boomless, and has three thwarts. Cassatt uses bold, dark colors to depict the boatman and bright yellow to contrast the boat and its passengers.

The Artist's Perspective

Cassatt painted The Boating Party during her stay at Villa "La Cigaronne" in Cap d'Antibes, France, with her mother. She conceived the painting while looking out at the Mediterranean landscape from La Cigaronne, where she noted that “the sea is so blue and the sky so yellow.”

The Significance of The Boating Party

The Boating Party is one of Cassatt's largest and best works. It holds a special place in her oeuvre as it was painted during a successful period in her career, and she did not want to sell the painting due to its personal significance. The painting eventually found its home at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, where it remains today.

Acquisition History

The Boating Party was sold to Chester Dale in October 1929 and later donated to the National Gallery of Art in 1963. Today, you can own a high-quality reproduction of this masterpiece from WahooArt.

Conclusion

The Boating Party is a testament to Cassatt's mastery of post-impressionist art and her ability to capture the beauty and complexity of human relationships. By owning a reproduction of this painting, you can bring a piece of art history into your home and enjoy the timeless beauty of Mary Stevenson Cassatt's work. Discover more masterpieces from WahooArt: Mary Stevenson Cassatt: The Boating Party, Pierre-Auguste Renoir: La Grenouillere, and Mary Stevenson Cassatt: The Boating Party (Impressionism).

 




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