Little Girl in a Blue Armchair

A little girl in a white dress sprawls in an oversized turquoise armchair while a small terrier sleeps on another chair. Childhood is the subject, caught with tenderness and a light touch. The picture keeps that freshness long after the moment it shows, which is why it still feels so close today.

Its palette, measured from the canvas, is led by dusty blue, with teal and stone in support: a mid-toned, cool picture. Those cooler tones bring a calm, airy note to a room and stay fresh in daylight. The wide format lets the scene unfold from side to side, with something new to find towards its edges.

A wide canvas like this one is a natural focal point above a sofa, a sideboard or a bed, where its width can carry the wall. It is a gentle choice for a nursery or a child's room. Dusty blue and teal are easy to echo in cushions, a throw or a painted wall nearby, and it holds its own in a mixed gallery wall.

Mary Cassatt made the original in 1878; in the collection it is listed under Impressionism. It has the Impressionists’ feeling for a passing moment, with lively brushwork and light that seems to move across the surface. This painting is printed to order on gallery-wrapped canvas in 30 × 40 cm or 40 × 60 cm, from the image you see here. The canvas wraps around its frame, so it arrives ready to hang, with no framing needed. Want yourself in it instead? Add a photo and see your portrait free before you order.