Her lithographs often feature a rhythmic, pulsing energy. She believed that even inanimate objects possessed a spirit. In Cats at a Window and Grandma's Parlour, the furniture and curtains seem to sway. She used a technique called all-over composition where every part of the paper contains movement. Her work in the American Realist movement focused on the domestic sphere rather than grand outdoor scenes.

Modern collectors value her prints for their graphic clarity. Pieces like Blackwell Island or Philodendron in raamkozijn use strong contrasts between light and shadow. Her style bridges the gap between traditional illustration and fine art printmaking. These prints provide a calm but active presence on a wall. They offer a window into a world where the everyday is full of character.