Mary Cassatt

This Art Book contains 91 reproductions of Mary Cassatt pastels, drawings and watercolours.

Mary Cassatt was an American impressionist who depicted the life of women, essentially the intimate bond between mother and child. In Europe, Cassatt’s paintings were better received that in United States. Distraught at her rejection, she turned to the Impressionists, who welcomed her with open arms.

Deciding early in her career that marriage was not an option, Cassatt never married. As her career progressed, her critical reputation grew, and she was often considered, along with Degas, as the one of the best exhibitors at the Impressionist Salon. She was awarded the French Legion of Honour in 1906 and is known for superior draughtsmanship in all the media, notably pastel.