Mary Cassatt

Biography:

• Mary Cassatt was born in 1844 in Allegany, Pennsylvania.
• She died in 1926 at the age of 86 years old.

Interesting Facts:

• At the age of 7, Mary's family moved from America to Paris, France for a couple of years. Her parents wanted their children to experience and see all the wonderful things in Paris. (Museums and Galleries)
• Mary decided that she wanted to become a serious artist because of her experiences in Paris.
• Mary painted in the impressionistic style and used short strokes, bright colors, soft pastels and strong shapes.
• She loved painting families and children especially mothers with their babies.

Famous Works:

• One of her famous works is "The Bath" which is an impressionistic picture. It shows a baby wrapped in a towel, a mother holding the baby, and a girl that looks like she is about seven years old.
• Another famous painting is "On the Balcony." This one shows two women on a balcony fanning themselves and a man watching.

Personal Thoughts:

"...We liked her paintings because they express love..."

"...In her paintings the people looked very warm and friendly."

"...When I look at her paintings it makes me feel that I wish I could paint like her."