PrintsAmerican19th century

The Lamp

1890-1891

Artists

Mary CassattArtist

Classification

Prints

Technique

Etching, drypoint and aquatint

Medium

Drypoint, softground etching, and aquatint in color on ivory laid paper

Culture

American

Century

19th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of American Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

plate: 31.8 × 25.1 cm (12 1/2 × 9 7/8 in.) sheet: 43.2 × 29.8 cm (17 × 11 3/4 in.)

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