Mary Cassatt’s Children Playing with a Cat captures a moment of quiet domestic affection rendered in her distinct Impressionist vocabulary. Seated tenderly, a young girl in a sky-blue bonnet gently cradles a drowsy gray cat, while a baby, supported by their mother, reaches out in playful curiosity. Cassatt’s choice of pastel tones, loose brushstrokes, and softened edges evoke the warmth and spontaneity of maternal care. This work reflects her lifelong focus on the intimate world of women and children, transforming an everyday scene into a nuanced study of familial connection and tranquil joy.