Mary Cassatt was a famous American Impressionist painter known for her paintings of mothers and children. Some of her most famous works include The Boating Party of 1893, which depicts a group of people boating, and Bust of Ellen with Bows in Her Hair of 1898, which shows a young girl. Cassatt was influenced by Edgar Degas and focused on creating realistic but non-sexualized depictions of everyday life. She achieved recognition when her first painting was accepted at the Paris Salon in the 1880s.

1. Mary Cassatt By: Janette Magana 2 nd period Mr. Frank 12/9/10

2. What is Impressionism ? The Boating Party 1893

3. Famous Paintings

4. Influences Edgar Degas

5. Pure Art She liked to paint ‘s and the non- sexual paintings In the 1880’s and the 1890’s she was interested in painting children

6. The beggining “ La Mandoline” Her first painting to be accepted at the Paris Salon.

7. Famous quotes • There's only one thing in life for a woman; it's to be a mother.... A woman artist must be ... capable of making primary sacrifices.

8. Her Love for children Bust of Ellen with Bows in Her Hair 1898 Bathing the Young Heir 1891

9. Style impressionism Definition:a style of painting developed in the last third of the 19th century, characterized chiefly by short brush strokes of bright colors in immediate just a position to represent the effect of light on objects.

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