"The Letter" by Mary Cassatt. Looking at facial expression and pose, what do you think letter is about? Include details from painting to support your thinking.

Question

Thank you.

Answer 1

What do you see? What do you think?

Answer 2

I see a woman sealing an envelope. She looks either very worried or sad. I'm asking the ?.....

Answer 3

I agree -- she looks worried or sad. Could she be sending a letter to a friend who is very sick or who has just lost a family member?

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