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Mary Cassatt Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Mary Cassatt our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Mary Cassatt · 1844 – 1926

The Child's Bath

1893 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Discover Mary Cassatt’s ‘The Child’s Bath,’ a tender Impressionist masterpiece capturing domestic intimacy & maternal love. Explore its unique style & symbolism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Little Girl in a Blue Armchair

1878 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 90 x 130 cm

Discover Mary Cassatt’s "Little Girl in a Blue Armchair." A captivating Impressionist painting of childhood innocence & domesticity. Explore its beauty & timeless charm today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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The Loge

1880 · original 64 x 80 cm

Discover Mary Cassatt’s "The Loge," a captivating Impressionist portrait of Parisian elegance. Explore this 1880 masterpiece & its social commentary via ArtsDot.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Same size as the original$32264 × 80 cm Commission at original size

Lady at the Tea Table

1883 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 74 x 86 cm

Discover Mary Cassatt’s "Lady at the Tea Table," an exquisite Impressionist portrait of quiet elegance & domesticity. Explore its rich details, muted palette, and historical significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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In the Loge

Experience Mary Cassatt’s "In the Loge." A captivating Impressionist theater scene of quiet contemplation. Explore its rich colors & symbolism – a timeless art piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Family Group Reading

1901 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Woman on a Striped with a Dog (also known as Young Woman on a Striped Sofa with Her Dog)

1875 · Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge

Discover Mary Stevenson Cassatt’s "Woman on a Striped." An iconic Impressionist portrait of a woman & dog, showcasing visible brushstrokes & rich textures. Explore this serene masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Woman and Child Driving

1881 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

Mary Cassatt's 'A Woman and a Girl Driving' captures a Parisian scene of quiet elegance and female autonomy. Explore the Impressionist masterpiece’s details & story.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Mary Cassatt's 'Head of a Young Girl' (1876) captures intimate beauty with soft brushstrokes and muted tones. Explore this iconic Impressionist portrait, showcasing her unique style & connection to everyday life.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Woman in a Red Bodice and Her Child

1901 · Brooklyn Museum, New York City

Admire Mary Cassatt's iconic 'Woman in Red Bodice and Her Child,' a captivating Impressionist portrait housed at the Brooklyn Museum. Explore its serene composition, vibrant colors, and subtle reflections of femininity.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Girl Arranging Her Hair

1886 · National Gallery of Art, Washington

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Offering the Panel to the Bullfighter

1873 · Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamsburg

Mary Cassatt's 'Offering the Panel to the Bullfighter' (1873) captures an intimate moment with Impressionistic flair. Explore this masterpiece at the Clark Art Institute.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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The Garden

1880 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Mary Cassatt's 'The Garden' (1880) captures a serene moment of domesticity at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Explore Impressionism & subtle beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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A Seville Belle

1873 · National Gallery of Art, Washington

A mesmerizing study of Victorian elegance featuring a woman in white linen by Impressionist master Mary Cassatt, capturing light and soft textures in this 1873 masterpiece that invites you to explore its timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Mother and Child (also known as The Oval Mirror)

1898 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Ellen Mary Cassatt in a White Coat

1896 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · original 60 x 81 cm

Mary Cassatt's 'Ellen Mary Cassatt in a White Coat' (1896) captures childhood elegance. This Impressionist portrait showcases her skill & grace at the MFA Boston.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Same size as the original$28960 × 81 cm Commission at original size

The Boating Party

1894 · original 90 x 117 cm

Mary Cassatt’s ‘The Boating Party,’ an Impressionistic masterpiece from 1894, captures a serene family scene with a man in midnight-blue shoes and a woman holding her baby. Discover this beautiful depiction of domestic tranquility and add it to your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Same size as the original$455117 × 90 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of an Elderly Lady

1883 · National Gallery of Art, Washington

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Eddy Cassatt (Edward Buchanan Cassatt)

1875 · original 148 x 110 cm

Mary Cassatt’s ‘Eddy Cassatt’ captures a charming 1875 portrait of a boy in velvet and lace, showcasing the Impressionist style with loose brushstrokes and a tender domestic scene. Discover this exquisite hand-painted reproduction by ArtsDot.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Same size as the original$622110 × 148 cm Commission at original size

The Mirror

1905 · National Gallery of Art, Washington

Mary Cassatt's 'The Mirror' (1905) captures a tender moment between mother and child. Explore the Impressionist masterpiece at the National Gallery of Art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Peasant Mother and Child

1894 · McNay Art Museum, San Antonio

Experience Mary Cassatt’s ‘Peasant Mother and Child’ (1894). A tender portrayal of domestic life in Impressionist style. Acquire a hand-painted reproduction & bring this iconic artwork home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Young Mother

1900 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Portrait Of A Young Girl

1900 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 61 x 73 cm

Discover Mary Cassatt's 'Portrait of a Young Girl' (1900), a captivating Impressionist masterpiece depicting a young woman amidst nature. Explore her intimate portrayal of women’s lives and commission a stunning, hand-painted replica at ArtsDot.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Mary Ellison Embroidering

1877 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

Mary Ellison Embroidering by Mary Cassatt captures a serene moment of domesticity. This Impressionist masterpiece showcases a woman's quiet focus, rendered with soft brushstrokes and muted colors – a timeless portrait of everyday life.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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Baby Lying on His Mother s Lap, reaching to hold a scarf

1914

Capture the tender intimacy of mother and child in this beautiful Impressionist scene by Mary Stevenson Cassatt; discover a timeless moment of connection today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt
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The artist

Mary Cassatt

1844 – 1926

Quick facts

Movementsimpressionism
Gift suitabilitymother's day, birthday
Mediumsoil on canvas
Museums on APSJoslyn Art Museum, Musée d'Orsay, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art Institute of Chicago, McNay Art Museum
Works on APS628
Died1926
Copyright statusPublic domain
Room fitliving room

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, provides the setting for the birth of Mary Stevenson Cassatt on May 22, 1844. She enters a family of French Huguenot descent, a lineage that brings a sense of cosmopolitanism to her upbringing. Her father, Robert Simpson Cassat, operates as a successful stockbroker and land speculator. Her mother, Katherine Kelso Johnston, arrives from a banking family. Among the seven children in the household, two die in infancy. The environment is one of wealth and progressive cultural values.

The path toward professional practice begins in Philadelphia. From 1860 to 1862, Mary Stevenson Cassatt studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. This period marks her formal entry into the technical rigors of the discipline. She does not rely solely on classroom instruction; instead, she seeks out the halls of the Louvre. There, she spends her days performing the repetitive, disciplined task of daily copying. This immersion in the presence of the old masters provides a foundation of technical skill and observation that formal academies often lack.

Artistic Training in France and Italy

By 1865, the determination to study in Paris succeeds. The move shifts her focus from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts toward the rigorous academic traditions of France. She takes private lessons from Jean-Léon Gérôme, a leading academic painter, absorbing the technical foundations of the era. Her training expands as she moves through Courance and Écouen, studying under Édouard Frère and Paul Soyer. These years are defined by the discipline of the studio and the pursuit of formal mastery.

In 1872, the scene shifts to Parma, Italy. For eight months, she immerses herself in the works of Correggio and Parmigianino. Under the guidance of Carlo Raimondi, the head of the department of engraving at the Parma Academy, she refines her technical precision. This period of study provides a direct connection to the masters of the Italian tradition, grounding her developing eye in the nuances of classical composition and form.

The momentum continues into 1873. She travels through Spain, Belgium, and Holland, moving between galleries and studios to study and copy the works of Velázquez, Rubens, and Hals. This extensive period of observation across Europe allows her to absorb a diverse range of European styles, from the dramatic light of the Spanish masters to the brushwork of the Dutch tradition. She is no longer merely a student of the academy; she is a traveler collecting the visual languages of a continent.

Association with the Impressionist Circle

Paris, 1874. Cassatt settles into the city, moving within a landscape of shifting artistic loyalties. The traditional Salon remains the established authority, but a new, independent energy is gathering in the cafes and studios of the French capital. In 1877, Edgar Degas extends an invitation that alters her trajectory, bringing her into the orbit of the group of independent artists who will become known as the Impressionists. She is the only American officially associated with this circle.

The connection is not merely social; it is professional and profound. Cassatt exhibits with the Impressionists in 1879, 1880, 1881, and 1886. She remains a member of this circle until 1886. Her presence in the group provides a bridge between American sensibilities and the radical avant-garde movements taking hold in Europe. She navigates this space with a fierce independence, maintaining a distinct perspective even as she aligns with their revolutionary approach to light and modern life.

Technique and Distinctive Artistic Style

The canvas becomes a private stage for the social and domestic realities of women. Cassatt moves away from grand historical narratives to focus on the quiet, intimate bonds between mothers and children. Her brushstrokes are soft, creating an atmosphere that feels immediate and lived-in. She utilizes a palette of bright colors to define these domestic spaces, often capturing the subtle shifts of light within a room. This focus on the private sphere allows for a psychological depth that distinguishes her from many of her contemporaries.

Her technical approach is diverse, spanning oil painting, pastel, engraving, and printmaking. A significant shift occurs through her engagement with Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints. This influence manifests in her compositions through flattened perspectives and a sophisticated use of pattern. She adopts the directness of these prints to arrange forms within a space, often utilizing asymmetrical layouts. This stylistic intersection, combined with the mentorship of Edgar Degas, shapes a visual language that is both structured and fluid.

Key Works and Masterpieces

The trajectory of her career finds an early marker in 1868, when The Mandolin Player gains acceptance at the Paris Salon. This moment signals her entry into the rigorous professional circles of France. Years later, the focus shifts toward the intimate and the domestic. In 1883, Lady at the Tea Table appears in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, capturing a quiet, private ritual through a sophisticated palette of muted creams, deep browns, and luminous blue accents. The same year, she produces Portrait of Alexander J. Cassatt, a work that reflects the personal connections woven into her professional output.

The artist’s ability to translate maternal bonds into visual form reaches a peak in works like The Child's Bath, currently held at the Art Institute of Chicago. These compositions move beyond simple documentation, focusing instead on the psychological depth of the subjects. In 1904, her ability to command the attention of the art world is confirmed when The Caress wins prizes in two prestigious shows of contemporary American art. This recognition follows a career spent navigating the tension between academic tradition and the evolving modernism of the Impressionist circle.

The Mandolin Player (1868)
Lady at the Tea Table (1883)
Portrait of Alexander J. Cassatt (1883)
The Caress (1904)

Legacy and Historical Influence

Cassatt breaks through the rigid structures of the 19th-century art establishment. She remains one of only three women to exhibit with the French Impressionists, a distinction that marks her presence in the radical shifts of the Parisian scene. While her contemporaries often focused on grand historical narratives, she directs the gaze toward the private, domestic realities of women. This focus is not merely aesthetic; it is a quiet rebellion. Beyond the canvas, she turns her attention to the political, supporting women's suffrage and advocating for the visibility of her gender in both social and artistic spheres.

Her influence extends into the very foundations of American art collections. Acting as an art collecting advisor and buying agent for the Havemeyer family, she shapes the tastes of major collectors. She actively encourages American collectors to acquire Impressionist works, bridging the gap between European innovation and American institutions. This influence ensures that the radical ideas she embraced in France find a permanent home in the United States. Her impact is recognized by her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1973.

Questions & Answers

Can I study Mary Cassatt's use of color across all works?

The color profile of Mary Cassatt's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Mary Cassatt?

Mary Cassatt was born in Allegheny in 1844.

How many artworks by Mary Cassatt are available to browse?

You can browse 628 artworks by Mary Cassatt on the All Artworks page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 14, 2026

Collector's quiz

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