The Impressionism

 

Art Styles in 19th century - Art Map



 

Mary Cassatt



 

Mary Cassatt

(b Allegheny City [now in Pittsburgh], 25 May 1844; d Le Mesnil-Théribus, France, 14 June 1926).

American painter and printmaker, active in France. Having settled in Paris, she became a member of the Impressionist circle. The quality of her draughtsmanship is evident in all the media in which she worked, notably pastel. She is particularly associated with the theme of mother and child.

 

Woman at her Toilette