Mary Cassatt

Mary Cassatt (1844–1926) was an American painter and printmaker who played a significant role in the Impressionist movement. Born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, she spent much of her adult life in France, where she became closely associated with leading Impressionists such as Edgar Degas. Cassatt is renowned for her depictions of the intimate lives of women, particularly focusing on the bond between mothers and children. Her work was instrumental in introducing Impressionism to American audiences, and she was one of the few women to exhibit with the Impressionists in Paris. Throughout her career, Cassatt advocated for women's suffrage and used her influence to promote the work of other female artists. Her legacy endures through her innovative use of color and light, as well as her contributions to the acceptance of Impressionism in the United States.