Mary Cassatt’s first North American retrospective in 25 years at the Legion of Honor

As one of the leaders of the French Impressionist movement and the most celebrated woman artist of her era, Mary Cassatt was an artist who used women, their activities, and the space they occupy in society as her main subject matter. Mary Cassatt at Work, on exhibit at the Legion of Honor starting Oct. 5, showcases Cassatt’s multifaceted exploration of life during the 19th century. French Impressionism Cassatt was initially trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, then pursued further studies in Europe. She developed exceptional draftsmanship uncommon for women of her era, and her early submissions to the Paris Salon were accepted. As she developed her personal style, Cassatt’s reception waned within the art establishment. Fortunately, Edgar Degas invited her to exhibit ... Read More