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Cassatt, Mary
1844–1926
Nationality: United States
Born: 1844, Allegheny
Died: 1926, Le Mesnil-Théribus
Gender: female
Movements
Impressionism
Occupations
photographer
printmaker
etcher
painter
Biography
She settled in Paris and became a member of the Impressionist circle of painters. She is known for superior draughtsmanship in all the media, notably pastel. She is most famous for works with the subject of mother and child. Comment on works: Portraits, genre
Wikidata (CC0); Getty ULAN (ODC-By)
Notable Works
- Portrait of an Elderly Lady in a Bonnet: Red Background
