“With the exception of a brief return to Philadelphia in 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War, Cassatt remained in Europe for the remainder of her life, settling permanently in Paris in 1875. Two years later, she became the only American artist to join the French Impressionist group at the invitation of her close friend, Edgar Degas. She later recalled, “I accepted with joy. At last I could work without considering the opinion of a jury. I had already recognized who were my true masters. I admired Monet, Courbet, and Degas. I hated conventional art. I had begun to live life” (as quoted in Griselda Pollock, Mary Cassatt, New York, 1980, p. 9).”
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When I was at the National Gallery in Edinburgh last month, learning about the Glasgow Boys and how Impressionist artists were boys/men, I thought of Mary Cassatt and her contributions to the Impressionist art movement. Thanks for spotlighting her.
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My pleasure, always, Madeline! 🙂🌻
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Here is a link to the exhibit: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/features/glasgow-boys
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What a marvelous exhibit! Thank for sharing the link, Madeline. 🙂🌻🙏
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My pleasure. It was a highlight of my trip to the UK last month.
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Mary Cassatt… didn’t she work alongside Edgar Degas?
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Yes – they had a long association. 🌻
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Thank you Mary Cassatt for remaining true to your vision despite the challenges you faced as a female artist.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Rosaliene. 👍👍🙂🌻
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Ah, sweet memories of chubby baby arms!
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Sweet memories, indeed, sienablue! 🙂🌻
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I agree – nothing beats those precious chubby baby arms! 🙂❤️
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Love her quote on creating art!
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So do I, Mary! I admire her bold and independent spirit every bit as much as i love her beautiful work. 🙂🌻
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