Reading in Bloom | Mary Cassatt | 1879 17th Century created around 1859

created around 1859

poised yet demure behind her fan

In this luminous and contemplative scene

The lush greenery draped over the buildings and the distant

A finely dressed gentleman leads a group of spirited ladies in dance beneath the warm glow of chandeliers and rich crimson drapery

Reading in Bloom | Mary Cassatt | 1879 17th Century created around 1859Reading in Bloom depicts a quiet moment of contemplation as a young woman reads while surrounded by a flourishing garden. Painted in Mary Cassatt's delicate Impressionist style, the composition is filled with luminous light, soft pastel tones, and expressive brushwork, capturing both the tranquillity of nature and the intimacy of everyday life. Frame: Created from high quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish.