Young Woman in a Large Hat
Painting on canvas • Mary Cassatt
Style & Movement
Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas; features loose, expressive brushwork and impasto highlights typical of late Impressionism
Creation Period
Circa 1907-1908
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 31 x 25 inches; Portrait format
Subject Description
A portrait of a young woman wearing a large, wide-brimmed white hat with dark ribbons and a blue dress with a white ruffled collar. The subject is depicted in a thoughtful, slightly detached pose against a blurred architectural or garden background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good (based on known cataloguing of the original work)
Estimated Market Value
$1,500,000 - $3,000,000 USD
Auction Estimate
$1,200,000 - $2,500,000 USD
Provenance History
Originally in the collection of the artist; later held by Durand-Ruel, Paris/New York. Currently in a private or museum collection.
Art Historical Significance
A significant example of Cassatt's later period where she moved away from her earlier firm lines toward a softer, more painterly style. It demonstrates her mastery of light and the representation of the modern woman.
Notable Features
Signature is often visible in the lower right or left corner in late works; noted for the contrast between the sculptural white hat and the deep blue of the garment.
Condition Issues
Possible minor craquelure typical of early 20th-century oil paintings; slight surface grime if not recently cleaned.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional cleaning if surface oxidation is present; display in UV-filtered light and a climate-controlled environment (50% RH).