Pattycake
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mary Cassatt's Pattycake into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Mary Cassatt's Pattycake (1897) captures an intimate moment of maternal affection through her signature Impressionist style. The oil painting depicts a mother gently playing pattycake with her baby, their faces bathed in warm light that highlights Cassatt's mastery of soft brushstrokes and delicate color harmonies. As one of few American artists embraced by the French Impressionist circle, Cassatt revolutionized domestic scenes by elevating everyday motherhood into high art. The work exemplifies her "mother and child" series from the 1890s, where flattened perspectives and Japanese woodblock influences merge with Western techniques. Particularly significant is Cassatt's feminist perspective—rendering female subjects not as passive muses but as active participants in modern life. Now housed in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, Pattycake represents Cassatt's enduring legacy in challenging gender norms while expanding Impressionism’s emotional depth.
For interior styling, Pattycake's muted peach and blue palette makes it ideal for nurseries or cozy reading nooks. Choose a gilded Florentine frame to complement its 25 × 36 inch dimensions, positioning it at eye level above a cream upholstered armchair or minimalist console table. In offices, pair reproductions with Eames-era furniture for a mid-century modern contrast, letting the artwork’s tenderness balance sleek lines. The painting’s circular hand motions inspire decor continuity—add ceramic vases in matching buff tones or a round mirror to echo its compositional harmony. For impactful display in galleries or entryways, commission a large-scale print (up to 40 inches wide) as a focal point amid neutral walls, ensuring Cassatt’s luminous brushwork remains the star. Wherever placed, Pattycake infuses spaces with quiet joy and artistic sophistication.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
