Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)
Lydia Reading, Turned toward Right. Circa 1881. Soft varnish, aquatint and drypoint. 110 x 177. Breeskin 63. grey print. Very nice and fresh proof on japan. Pinholes in the two lower corners. All margins. Ex-coll. A. H. Rouart (Lugt 4898).
The Rouart family was close to the Impressionist painters, including Mary Cassatt. The painter Henri Rouart appeared alongside them in the 5th and 6th Impressionist exhibitions in 1880 and 1881. Alexis Rouart (1869-1921) bought several paintings from the American artist.Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).
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