Writing Lesson

Writing Lesson is an 1893 oil on canvas painting by American artist Mary Cassatt. It depicts a mother and her young daughter engaged in a writing lesson. The mother is seated at a table, her left hand resting on an open book. With her right hand, she is guiding the hand of her daughter, who is seated to her right. The daughter is looking down at the paper, her expression suggesting concentration. The painting is an intimate portrayal of a domestic scene, capturing a moment of quiet reflection and learning. Cassatt's use of soft, muted colors and her focus on the relationship between the mother and daughter create a sense of warmth and tenderness. Writing Lesson is a beautiful and evocative painting that celebrates the bond between parent and child.