{"product_id":"the-fitting-mary-cassatt","title":"The Fitting - Mary Cassatt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined drypoint and aquatint print by Mary Cassatt, depicting a quiet moment between a dressmaker and her client in a domestic setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fitting is a notable example of Mary Cassatt's mastery of the drypoint and aquatint medium. Produced during the early 1890s, this work reflects the artist's engagement with the aesthetic principles of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, which she studied extensively in Paris. The composition focuses on a quiet, domestic moment: a woman stands before a mirror while a dressmaker kneels to adjust the hem of her gown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCassatt employs a flattened perspective and a restricted colour palette to emphasise the graphic quality of the scene. The contrast between the dark, striped dress of the seamstress and the pale, reflective surface of the client's gown creates a balance of light and shadow. The mirror serves as a compositional device, doubling the figure of the client and adding a layer of psychological depth to the interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of her contemporaries who focused on public spectacles, Cassatt turned her attention to the private rituals of women's lives. The technical execution demonstrates her skill in layering aquatint to achieve soft, tonal washes, which are then defined by the sharp, precise lines of the drypoint needle. This print is part of a series of ten works that Cassatt exhibited in 1891, which helped establish her reputation as a printmaker of significant technical ability. The work captures the mundane reality of fashion and labour, rendered with a sensitivity that avoids sentimentality. The focus remains on the physical act of tailoring and the shared concentration between the two women, framed by the decorative patterns of the wallpaper and the floor covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/looking-towards-mount-adams-from-mount-hood-childe-hassam\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLooking towards Mount Adams from Mount Hood - Childe Hassam — Childe Hassam\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mary Cassatt","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871604871503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871614865743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871614898511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871614931279,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871614964047,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Fitting_Poster_CompositorV1_1790219655104.jpg?v=1790220734","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-fitting-mary-cassatt","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}