Vicky Sontag: Mary Cassatt, Gebunden

Blurb

The biography, entitled Mary Cassatt - A Woman's Art, provides an insightful account of the life and career of Mary Cassatt . She was one of a select few women who managed to establish a presence in the male-dominated art world of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Cassatt, originally from the United States, spent most of her life in France, where she became a prominent member of the Impressionist movement alongside Degas and Monet. This book, which features approximately 100 reproductions of her works, demonstrates how Mary Cassatt , with her distinctive female perspective, transcended the prevailing artistic norms of the era. Her intimate portrayals of motherhood and domestic scenes exemplify her resilience and perceptivity. Her œuvre serves as a compelling testament to the advancement of women in the art world.