Cassatt grew up in an environment that viewed travel as integral to education; she spent five years in Europe and visited many of the capitals, including London, Paris, and Berlin. She had her first lessons in drawing and music while abroad and learned German and French. Her first exposure to French artists Ingres, Delacroix, Corot, and Courbet was likely at the Paris World's Fair of 1855. Also exhibited at the exhibition were Degas and Pissarro, both of whom would be future colleagues and mentors.
Even though her family objected to her becoming a professional artist, Cassatt began studying painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the early age of fifteen, and continued her studies during the years of the American Civil War. Part of their concern may have been Cassatt's exposure to feminist ideas and the bohemian behavior of some of the male students, of which one was Thomas Eakins, later the controversial director of the Academy. About 20% of the students were female. Though most were not bent on making a career of art, they viewed art as a valid means of achievement and recognition, and a socially valuable talent. Cassatt, instead, was determined to become a professional artist.
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There is usually one and the same answer to those questions 'Why did XXX become an artist?' Because they felt they had the talent and the urge. It is as simple as that!
Her fathers wished her to
Mary Cassatt was born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania.
Her parents did not want her to be a professional artist.
impressionism
Her birth name is Mary Stevenson Cassatt.
Both depict Paris as the center of the artistic world.
Mary Cassatt was born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania.
She was a full-time artist.
Her parents did not want her to be a professional artist.
impressionism
Katherine Kelso Cassatt, mother of famous artist Mary Cassatt, came from a banking family.
Because she made paintings of children.
she influence others because she was the first American to be excepted to the Impressionists and she followed her dream to become an artist even thought American artist wasn't respected.
At the time most people thought it unsuitable for a lady to have a career.
Mary Cassatt
Her birth name is Mary Stevenson Cassatt.
Some of her work was influenced by Impressionism.
Mary Cassatt was born on May 22, 1844.