Mary Cassatt
American Impressionist known for tender mother-and-child scenes.
Their Story
Mary Cassatt was an American painter who became part of the Impressionist movement in France. She is best known for her warm paintings of mothers and children in everyday moments. She was one of the few American artists, and women, to exhibit with the French Impressionists.
Era
1800s
Field
Painting
Mary Cassatt
American Impressionist known for tender mother-and-child scenes.
Art · Painting · 1800s · Women in STEM
Their Story
Mary Cassatt was an American painter who became part of the Impressionist movement in France. She is best known for her warm paintings of mothers and children in everyday moments. She was one of the few American artists, and women, to exhibit with the French Impressionists.
Key Innovation
Brought an Impressionist eye to intimate scenes of family and daily life.
Why It Matters Today
Her success shows students that determination can open doors even when few people share your background.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Cassatt
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
