Mary Cassatt quotes

Mary Cassatt was an American artist and printmaker, renowned for her paintings of mothers and children. Her work played a vital role in the Impressionist movement and helped bring modern art to wider audiences. She remains a trailblazer for women in the arts and an influential figure in art history. Here are 7 of her quotes:

I used to go and flatten my nose against that window and absorb all I could of his [Degas'] art. It changed my life. I saw art then as I wanted to see it. (Mary Cassatt)

I think that if you shake the tree, you ought to be around when the fruit falls to pick it up.

Mary Cassatt

Why do people so love to wander? I think the civilized parts of the world will suffice for me in the future.

Mary Cassatt

I have given up my studio & torn up my father's portrait, & have not touched a brush for six weeks nor ever will again until I see some prospect of getting back to Europe. I am very anxious to go out west next fall & get some employment, but I have not yet decided where.

Mary Cassatt

O how wild I am to get to work, my fingers farely itch & my eyes water to see a fine picture again.

Mary Cassatt

.. crushed by the strength of this Art [the old Egyptian art]... I fought against it but it conquered, it is surely the greatest Art the past has left us.... how are my feeble hands to ever paint the effect on me.

Mary Cassatt

.. we [the Impressionists ] are carrying on a despairing fight & need all our forces.

Mary Cassatt

Mary Cassatt

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Occupation: American Artist
Born: May 22, 1844
Died: June 14, 1926
Quotes count: 7

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