- Name: Mary Cassatt
- Birth year: 1844
- Death year: 1926
- City of birth: Allegheny City, Pennsylvania
- Notable subject matter: Depictions of women and children’s intimate moments
- Notable artwork: “The Child’s Bath” and “Little Girl in a Blue Armchair”
Mary Cassatt lived when women were not often recognized or encouraged to pursue careers as artists. Despite societal norms at the time, she pursued her passion for painting and became one of America’s most celebrated female painters.
“The Child’s Bath” is perhaps one of Mary Cassatt’s most famous pieces, which showcases the tender relationship between mother and child during bath time. This piece was created using oil painting, demonstrating her skill at capturing subtle emotions through color and composition.
Mary Cassatt Artwork
- Woman In Black (femme En Noir)
Young Woman Trying On A Dress
Lady At The Tea Table
Self-portrait
The Letter
