Fillette debout devant une dame assise

Artist Mary Stevenson Cassatt (American, 1844 - 1926)

Datec. 1891

MediumGraphite on paper

DimensionsSight: 6 × 8 7/8 inches (15.2 × 22.5 cm)

MarkingsStamped: In circle: "COLLECTION/MARY CASSATT [underlined, over illegible text]"

Credit LineBequest of Margaret Screven Duke, in memory of her aunt, Margaret Stiles.

Object number1964.3

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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextMargaret Screven Duke’s (1903–1964) gift of a drawing by renowned American artist Mary Cassatt is an example of the ways in which women donors ensured that women artists are included in Telfair’s collections. Likewise, the subject, a seated woman closely watching a child, reflects daily duties that have traditionally been assigned to women. The social parallels between childcare and children’s education likely contributed to women leading educational programming at Telfair, especially for children. Text written by Dr. Elyse D. Gerstenecker, director of curatorial affairs & curator of decorative arts, for "Remember the Ladies: Women Who Made Telfair," on view October 9, 2026–January 24, 2027.

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