Wall label

The Child's Bath

Mary Cassatt, 1844–1926 · 1893

A mother gently washes her little girl's feet in a basin.

Why it's great for language

A quiet moment between mother and child — ideal for family vocabulary.

More by Mary Cassatt

The Child's Bath

On view

The Boating Party

Tap a painting to switch — your level and focus stay the same.

Set the room

Shape the lesson

The painting adapts to your focus — chosen now: The Child's Bath.

CEFR level

Language focus

Pick one thing your students will actually walk out able to do.

Duration

Optional finishEnd with an art response (students make their own)Learners create their own artwork inspired by the painting's style, subject or mood — and use the target language while planning, labelling and presenting it.

Make it yours

One thing about your class — and the lesson will feel built for them.

Optional — but teachers who add this say the lesson lands better.

A complete lesson, painted around The Child's Bath.