{"product_id":"woman-with-a-red-zinnia-mary-cassatt","title":"Woman With A Red Zinnia - Mary Cassatt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA contemplative portrait by Mary Cassatt, featuring a woman in a lavender dress holding a single red zinnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Cassatt, an American painter who spent much of her professional life in France, produced this portrait during a period of significant stylistic development. The work displays her interest in the quiet, domestic lives of women, a subject she explored throughout her career. The figure is seated, her gaze directed away from the viewer, suggesting a moment of introspection or private contemplation. She holds a single red zinnia, a small but deliberate splash of colour against her pale, patterned dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCassatt’s technique here reflects the influence of her contemporaries within the Impressionist circle, as well as her fascination with Japanese woodblock prints. The composition is structured with a focus on flat planes of colour and a decorative approach to the subject's attire. The dress, rendered in soft shades of lavender and white, features vertical stripes that guide the eye across the canvas. The background is simplified, consisting of muted, earthy tones that suggest an outdoor setting without providing excessive detail. This choice keeps the focus firmly on the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lighting is soft and diffused, characteristic of the artist's preference for natural, ambient illumination. Her brushwork is controlled, yet it retains a sense of immediacy. By avoiding overly polished surfaces, she captures the texture of the fabric and the subtle contours of the sitter's face with economy. This portrait is an example of her ability to convey psychological depth through posture and gesture rather than dramatic action. The red flower serves as the primary visual anchor, providing a necessary contrast to the cooler tones of the dress and the neutral background. The work remains a clear representation of her mature style, where the observation of everyday life is elevated through careful composition and a refined palette.\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=\"\/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=\"\/products\/a-premiere-anders-zorn\" 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;\"\u003eA premiere - Anders Zorn — Anders Zorn\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":58865067163983,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865086136655,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865086169423,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865086202191,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865086234959,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Woman-With-A-Red-Zinnia_Poster_CompositorV1_1790161937851.jpg?v=1790162267","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/woman-with-a-red-zinnia-mary-cassatt","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}