MARY CASSATT

The virtuosos of the canvas

An episode from the series GREAT PAINTERS

Synopsis

Based in France, the American artist Mary Cassatt established herself as one of the few women to join the Impressionist circle and forged a deep artistic bond with Edgar Degas.

An accomplished portraitist, she developed a personal style combining luminous colors, free brushwork, and influences from Japanese printmaking.

An independent artist and a figure in the women's rights movement, Mary Cassatt also played a pivotal role in promoting and gaining recognition for Impressionism in the United States.