Mary Cassatt's paintings convey meaning through her focus on the intimate relationships between mothers and children, highlighting themes of femininity and domestic life. Her use of soft colors, light, and composition evokes a sense of warmth and tenderness, inviting viewers to connect emotionally with the subjects. By depicting everyday moments, she elevates ordinary experiences to a level of significance, challenging traditional depictions of women in art. Cassatt's innovative techniques and perspectives also reflect the influence of Impressionism, further enhancing the emotional resonance of her work.
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Mother and child.
One of Mary Cassatt's well known paintings is the "The Boating Party". It was painted in 1893-4 with oil on canvas. Shows a woman and child in a boat on a sunny day while a man rows in the foreground.
Mary A. Armstrong has written: 'Memory of desire' -- subject(s): American Painting, Exhibitions, Modern Painting, Painting, American, Painting, Modern
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Mary Hamilton Swindler has written: 'Ancient Painting' -- subject(s): Ancient Painting
Mary Amelia Boomer Stone has written: 'Development of painting in the 16th century' -- subject(s): History, Painting, Renaissance Painting
Mary Cassatt's father was Charles Cassatt, and her mother was Katherine Kelso Cassatt. They were both supportive of her artistic pursuits, which was somewhat uncommon for women in the 19th century. Cassatt's family background provided her with the means and encouragement to pursue her career as an artist.
Mary Innes has written: 'Schools of painting' -- subject(s): Accessible book, History, Painters, Painting
Mary Anna Goetz has written: 'Painting landscapes in oils' -- subject(s): Landscape painting, Technique
The cast of Painting in - 2010 includes: Mary Corelli