American Impressionists: Mary Cassatt, 'The Boating Party'

Mozambique · 2011 · 46 MT

This stamp features 'The Boating Party', a renowned 1893-94 oil painting by American Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. The artwork depicts a woman, a child, and a male rower in a boat, showcasing Cassatt's characteristic focus on the private lives of women and children. The composition is noted for its bold colors, flattened perspective, and influence from Japanese woodblock prints.

Issued as part of a series celebrating American Impressionist painters, this stamp highlights the global appreciation for this significant art movement. Mary Cassatt was a key figure in Impressionism and one of the few American artists officially associated with the French group.