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The Letter (recto)

1890–1891
(American, 1844–1926)
America, 19th century
black crayon and graphite
Support: Beige(1) wove paper
Sheet: 34.6 x 23 cm (13 5/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
Bequest of Charles T. Brooks 1941.86.a
Location: On view at Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA, May 18, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024
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In this study for the color drypoint and aquatint of the same title, Cassatt worked out the placement of the figure at a writing table. Details such as the precise incline of her head, the curls on her forehead, and the position of her fingers on the envelope are echoed in the print.
The Letter (recto)

The Letter (recto)

1890–1891

Mary Cassatt

(American, 1844–1926)
America, 19th century

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