26 févr. 1891 - 121. The Coiffure

Description:

Form:
-impressionism
-overall curves and crisp line
-drypoint/aquatint
-genre scene
-etching
Content:
-her prints are accessible and they can own them
-influenced by Japanese Wood Block Prints (ukiyo-e)
-preparing one's hair refers to ideals of femininity and beauty
Function:
-gives image of glamorous woman in glam setting
-Japanese influence
-capture fugitive, fleeting moment of the busy lives of the working class
Context:
-America w/ Japan twist
-1890-91 CE
-artist: Mary Cassat