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 career in France, where she exhibited with the Impressionists (after having works rejected from the Salon for the first time in seven years) and enjoyed a friendship with Edgar Degas. Cassatt is best known for her tender and intimate depictions of mothers and children, using delicate brushwork and a vibrant palette. Her notable works include The Child's Bath, The Boating Party and Little Girl in a Blue Armchair. Cassatt's art significantly influenced the portrayal of women and children in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Read more about Arts.
