As one of just two females and the only American member of the original French Impressionist circle, Mary Cassatt stands out for her ability to capture scenes of domestic life in her paintings that her male contemporaries often did not encounter.
Where other Impressionists indulged in sensual or sensational scenes of Parisian women, Cassatt’s unique perspective allowed her to create intimate, true-to-life renderings of her subjects. She pushed the radical art movement further to capture tender, fleeting instants shared by women as mothers, daughters, sisters and friends. Between 1860 and 1865, she studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, and in December 1865, she sailed to Paris to study with the French painters Charles Chaplin and Jean-Léon Gérôme.
In 1868, Cassatt made her debut at the Paris Salon but returned to Philadelphia in 1870 with the onset of the Franco-Prussian war. However, by 1874 she had settled again in Paris, where she would live most of her adult life.
Just three years later, Cassatt met a man who would change the trajectory of her career forever: Edgar Degas. At his invitation, she joined a group that would become known as the Impressionists and, under his influence, developed a love for drawing and works on paper. Inspired by the "new painting," Cassatt abandoned her former academic manner and adopted Impressionism's high-keyed hues and modern subjects.
Best remembered for her intimate portrayals of women, children and the mother-child relationship, Cassatt was a vital contributor to the Impressionist circle. Today, her works can be found in important collections the world over, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington D.C.) and Musée d'Orsay (Paris).
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Maternity : Mother and Child - Etching
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Paris, IDF
Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) Maternal Love Engraving after a pastel Signed in the plate On vellum, 50 x 38 cm (c. 20 x 15 in) INFORMATION: Copperplate engraving published by the Galer...
Etching, Aquatint
Mary Cassatt "By the Pond"
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mary Cassatt 1844 - 1926 "By the Pond" (Breeskin 161; Matthews & Shapiro 21) Drypoint and aquatint printed in colors, circa 1896, on laid paper, framed Fourth state of four. Plate:...
Drypoint, Aquatint
$5,500
"Heads of Elsie and Robert Cassatt" Mary Cassatt, Female, American Impressionist
By Mary Cassatt
Located in New York, NY
Mary Cassatt Heads of Elsie and Robert Cassatt, 1880 Initialed M.C on Van Gelder laid paper Drypoint on paper Plate: 4 7/8 x 3 7/8 inches Sheet: 10 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches Provenance Amb...
Paper, Drypoint
$928
1960 original poster Mary Cassatt Peintres et graveurs Centre culturel américain
By Mary Cassatt
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1960 original exhibition poster by Mary Cassatt, titled "Peintres et graveurs au Centre culturel américain," is a striking piece of art that highlights the profound influence and...
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
BEFORE THE FIREPLACE. NO. 1.
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Portland, ME
Cassatt, Mary. BEFORE THE FIREPLACE. NO. 1. Breeskin 64. Soft-grpund etching and aquatint, c. 1882. State 2 (of 3) with the light tone added, and the profile still indistinct. Si...
Etching
$165Sale Price|40% Off
1977 Mary Cassatt In the Omnibus New York Library Art Gallery Poster, Framed
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The original 1977 Art Gallery Poster featuring "In the Omnibus" by Mary Cassatt in 1891 was created for the benefit of the New York Public Library....
Brass
WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE").
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Portland, ME
Cassatt, Mary. WOMAN WITH OPERA GLASSES (STUDY FOR "IN THE LOGE"). Drawing, Pencil, circa 1878. 5 x 8 1/2 inches (sheet). With the estate stamp "Mary Cassatt - Collection Mathilde....
Pencil
$800
H 17.375 in W 12.5 in
Connais-tu le Pays (Primavera) apres J. Rolshoven (Do you Know the Country)
By Theophile Narcisse Chauvel
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Connais-tu le Pays (Primavera) apres J. Rolshoven (Do you Know the Country -Spring) Etching, 1889 Signed "Julius Rolshoven" in pencil...
Etching
$800
H 12.5 in W 8.75 in
Untitled: Head of A Woman 2
By George Zachary Constant
Located in New York, NY
George Zachary Constant (American/Greek 1892-1978), "Untitled: Head Of A Woman No. 2", Portrait/ Figurative Etching and Drypoint signed on Paper, 12.50 x 8.75 (15.25 x 11.50 Framed),...
Drypoint, Etching
$14,000
H 10.88 in W 15.25 in
Peintre et Modele Etching, Aquatint on Rives Paper, Modern, 1966
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Peintre et Modele Etching and aquatint on Rives wove paper, 1966 Signature stamp lower right (see photo) Annotated in pencil lower left: "epreuve avant acierage" (see photo) One of t...
Aquatint
$100
H 31 in W 28 in
The Critic Collotype Print, American Impressionist, 1970s, Unframed
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Aventura, FL
Collotype in colors on paper. Unsigned. Title and copyright info in typeset lower margin. Artwork is in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Paper
1960 TWA, New York Original Vintage Poster
By David Klein
Located in Winchester, GB
This poster was created in 1960 for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines promoting their routes to New York. Illustrated by influential American artist Da...
Paper
$1,056
H 7.88 in W 15.16 in
Behind the Frog - 21st Century Contemporary Landscape Etching
By Charles Donker
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Charles Donker Behind the Frog 20 x 38,5 (Framed included in price, 42 x 59 cm) Etching on paper The etchings of Charles Donker are admired and collected both in the Netherlands and...
Etching
$6,849
H 22.29 in W 10.52 in D 0.04 in
Promenade dans la Neige - Etching by J. Tissot - 1880
By James Tissot
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful print on verge crème, 2° state on 3, with letters printed in red. Stamp “Lugt 1545”. Little crack and fold on lower left margin of the sheet. Some small traces of oxidati...
Drypoint, Etching
$100
H 28 in W 22 in
The Texan Collotype Print, American Impressionist, Unsigned, 1970s
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Aventura, FL
Collotype in colors on paper. Unsigned. Title and copyright info in typeset lower margin. Artwork is in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Paper
$704Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 83 in
Dense Rolling Clouds, Blue Sky Landscape Triptych, Handmade Cyanotype on Paper
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype of gorgeous rolling clouds. Details: + Title: Dense Rolling Clouds + Year: 2025 + Edition Size: 100 + Stamped and Certifi...
Lithograph, Paper
$744Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 83 in
Reflections on Lido Island Cyanotype Triptych, Contemporary Seascape
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...
Lithograph, Monotype, Paper
1960 TWA - New York Original Vintage Poster
By David Klein
Located in Winchester, GB
This poster was created in 1960 for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines promoting their routes to New York. Illustrated by influential American artist David Klein, this design featur...
Linen, Paper
1977 Marimekko Promotional Poster
By Marimekko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As part of Marimekko's ongoing efforts to promote the brand worldwide, this piece is from a line of posters sent to distributors, press, and agents focused on the company's designs. ...
Paper
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H 34.63 in W 26.38 in D 2.75 in
Smiling Sara in a Big Hat Holding Her Dog by Mary Cassatt
By Mary Cassatt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mary Cassatt 1844–1926 American Smiling Sara in a Big Hat Holding Her Dog Signed "Mary Cassatt" (lower right) Pastel on paper “I love to paint children. They are so natural and t...
Pastel, Paper
Maternity : Mother and Child - Etching
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Paris, IDF
Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) Maternal Love Engraving after a pastel Signed in the plate On vellum, 50 x 38 cm (c. 20 x 15 in) INFORMATION: Copperplate engraving published by the Galer...
Etching, Aquatint
Maternity : Mother and Child - Etching
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Paris, IDF
Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) Maternal Love Engraving after a pastel Signed in the plate On vellum, 50 x 38 cm (c. 20 x 15 in) INFORMATION: Copperplate engraving published by the Galer...
Etching, Aquatint
Maternity : Mother and Child - Etching
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Paris, IDF
Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) Maternal Love Engraving after a pastel Signed in the plate On vellum, 50 x 38 cm (c. 20 x 15 in) INFORMATION: Copperplate engraving published by the Galer...
Etching, Aquatint
Maternity : Mother and Child - Etching
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Paris, IDF
Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) Maternal Love Engraving after a pastel Signed in the plate On vellum, 50 x 38 cm (c. 20 x 15 in) INFORMATION: Copperplate engraving published by the Galer...
Etching, Aquatint
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H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in
Hélène of Septeuil (enfant au perroquet) (child with a parakeet).
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Plano, TX
Hélène of Septeuil (enfant au perroquet) (child with a parakeet). c. 1889-1890. Drypoint. Breeskin, 134.v. 9 3/8 x 6 1/4 (sheet 15 3/4 x 9 7/8). A rich impression with burr and plate...
Watercolor, Drypoint
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H 34.75 in W 29.25 in D 2.5 in
Sara in a Round-Brimmed Bonnet Holding her Dog by Mary Cassatt
By Mary Cassatt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mary Cassatt 1844–1926 American Sara in a Round-Brimmed Bonnet, Holding her Dog Signed (center right) Pastel on paper “I love to paint children. They are so natural and truthful....
Paper, Pastel
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H 39.75 in W 34.75 in D 3.75 in
Simone Seated on the Grass Next to Her Mother by Mary Cassatt
By Mary Cassatt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mary Cassatt 1844-1926 American Simone Seated on the Grass Next to her Mother Signed “Mary Cassatt” (lower right) Pastel on paper This captivat...
Paper, Pastel
Preparing Bill for an Outing
By Mary Cassatt
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this extremely scarce soft-ground etching, with crisp, inky plate edges. Printed in dark brownish black on antique cream laid...
Color, Etching
Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair
By Mary Cassatt
Located in New York, NY
Superb, richly-inked impression of this extremely scarce drypoint. Printed in black on cream laid paper and signed in pencil by Cassatt. Second state (of 2).
Drypoint
Looking into the Hand Mirror, No.3.
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Plano, TX
Looking into the Hand Mirror, No.3. c. 1905. Drypoint. Breeskin 202+. 8 1/4 x 6 (sheet 10 1/2 x 7 1/8). Posthumous impression. Printed on antique laid paper...
Drypoint
Margot Wearing a Bonnet, No. 1.
By Mary Cassatt
Located in Plano, TX
Margot Wearing a Bonnet, No. 1. c. 1902. Drypoint printed in colors. Breeskin 179. 9 1/8 x 6 1/2 (sheet 15 x 11). Unsigned. A later printing on white wove paper with full margins. A...
Drypoint, Color