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Little Girl in a Blue Armchair | Mary Cassatt | 1878 Large Erik Henningsen’s "The Morning Ride"Little Girl in a Blue Armchair (1878) by Mary Cassatt is a striking Impressionist portrait that captures a moment of candid childhood repose. The painting features a young girl lounging casually in a plush, oversized blue armchair, her posture unposed and relaxed. Surrounding her are other matching armchairs, one occupied by a small dog, enhancing the intimate, domestic setting. Cassatt's bold brushwork and rich palette emphasize texture and pattern,