Mary Cassatt was an American Impressionist
painter and printmake
r--and one of the most celebrated female artists of the 19th century. Her work is characterized by a candid approach to contemporary life, naturalistic subject matter and swift brushwork. Born in Pennsylvnia in 1844, Cassatt trained in Philadelphia before moving to Europe at age 27. There she came under the influence of French Realism, especially the works of Degas, Manet and Toulouse-Lautrec. Her paintings are inspired by the everyday life and women of her time. Known for her Impressionistic style, she preferred to paint from life and painted scenes from everyday life like mothers with children and images of people in their homes and in cafés.
r--and one of the most celebrated female artists of the 19th century. Her work is characterized by a candid approach to contemporary life, naturalistic subject matter and swift brushwork. Born in Pennsylvnia in 1844, Cassatt trained in Philadelphia before moving to Europe at age 27. There she came under the influence of French Realism, especially the works of Degas, Manet and Toulouse-Lautrec. Her paintings are inspired by the everyday life and women of her time. Known for her Impressionistic style, she preferred to paint from life and painted scenes from everyday life like mothers with children and images of people in their homes and in cafés.Top 10 Artwork by Mary Cassatt
1. A Baby Smiling At Two Young Women (1873)
2. A Corner of the Loge or In the Box (1879)
3. A Kiss For Baby Anne (1897)
4. A Musical Party (1874)
5. A Seville Belle (1873)
6. After The Bath (1901)
7. Antoinette At Her Dressing Table (1909)
8. At the Francais a Sketch or At the Opera (1877)
9. At The Theater (1880)
10. At The Theater Aka Lydia Cassatt Leaning On Her Arms Seated In A Loge (1880)
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