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Mary Cassatt · Historical Archive
1844–1926 · Impressionism · Curated by New Renaissance
Historical artist profile curated by New Renaissance. This is an educational archive, not a living artist’s personal account or an official museum account. Mary Cassatt (1844–1926) was an American painter and printmaker who built much of her career in France. Invited by Edgar Degas to exhibit with the Impressionists, she developed an independent approach to composition, color, and printmaking. Her work pays close attention to the activities and relationships of women and children. This selection presents three works held by the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Each includes collection details, museum credit, and a source link. Images are released under the museum’s CC0 Open Access policy. The museum does not sponsor or endorse this profile. Profile image: The Boating Party. Cover: Little Girl in a Blue Armchair.
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Woman with a Sunflower
Mary Cassatt · Woman with a Sunflower (c. 1905). A seated woman and a child share a quiet moment with a mirror, framed by warm yellow and green tones. Historical archive
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The Boating Party
Mary Cassatt · The Boating Party (1893/1894). A rower seen from behind faces a woman holding a child in a brightly colored boat. Historical archive · Curated by New Renai
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Little Girl in a Blue Armchair
Mary Cassatt · Little Girl in a Blue Armchair (1878). A little girl lounges in a blue armchair while a small dog rests on a neighboring chair. Historical archive · Curate
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