Mary Cassatt worked as an artist in an age when most women of her station were restricted to the home. Despite this, she was able to work within her social structure to achieve success by painting private domestic scenes and subjects derived from the everyday life of modern women. She recognized a market opportunity for images of motherhood and depicted ordinary mothers and kids in striking compositions. Art historian Jeff Mishur discusses a selection of works and themes that Cassatt pursued during her career. The Art Institute of Chicago will have a Mary Cassatt exhibit in Fall 2026.
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