Mary Cassatt Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MARY CASSATT
Born: May 22, 1844 in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania
Died: June 14, 1926 in Paris, France
Biography
American-born painter Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) spent most of her adult life in France. After studying with Pissarro, she exhibited her first painting at the Paris Salon in 1872. Two years later, Cassatt met and befriended Edgar Degas and began exhibiting with the Impressionists. Her paintings, which focused on the social and private lives of women, were especially noted for depicting the bonds between mothers and children.
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MARY CASSATT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 273140Letter by Mary Cassatt, written to friend Miss Mary Gardner Swift, discussing her busy life and art. Signed with her name, the letter is six pages long and includes the original mailing envelope. Contains personal content and reflections on her career.Price: $5,750.00
