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Mary Cassatt Paintings

Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) belongs to the painters whose work helped define key aspects of Impressionism within american art.

Over time, the work developed a recognizable pictorial language while remaining flexible enough to respond to different subjects and contexts. Qualities such as intimate domestic scenes of mothers and children give many compositions their character. This impression is strengthened by bold, flattened compositions influenced by japanese prints. Well-known examples include *A Seville Belle* and *Baby Reaching For An Apple*, which are often cited when introducing the artist’s work.

The reputation of Mary Cassatt endures through collections, scholarship, and the continuing appeal of paintings that preserve the mood and ambitions of impressionism.

What Defines Mary Cassatt's Style

  • Intimate domestic scenes of mothers and children
  • Bold, flattened compositions influenced by Japanese prints
  • Bright, clear colors with emphasis on light effects
  • Pastels and drypoint techniques with innovative cropping
  • Psychologically nuanced portraits focusing on modern women

Artworks By Mary Cassatt