Mary Cassatt: An American Woman at the Heart of Impressionism - Hardcover

by Vicky Sontag (Author)

The biography, entitled Mary Cassatt - A Woman's Art, provides an insightful account of the life and career of Mary Cassatt . She was one of a select few women who managed to establish a presence in the male-dominated art world of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Cassatt, originally from the United States, spent most of her life in France, where she became a prominent member of the Impressionist movement alongside Degas and Monet. This book, which features approximately 100 reproductions of her works, demonstrates how Mary Cassatt, with her distinctive female perspective, transcended the prevailing artistic norms of the era. Her intimate portrayals of motherhood and domestic scenes exemplify her resilience and perceptivity. Her oeuvre serves as a compelling testament to the advancement of women in the art world.