19th Century
19th Century
Mary Stevenson Cassatt
A Life Dedicated to Impressionism and DomesticityMary Stevenson Cassatt, a name forever linked with intimate portrayals of women and children within the radiant world of late 19th-century Impressionism, forged an exceptional path as an American artist who discovered her artistic sanctuary in France. Born on May 22, 1844, in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania – now part of Pittsburgh – Cassatt’s upbringing was steeped in privilege and a culti…
311
dated works
108
chapters
1869
first work
1915
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Mary Stevenson Cassatt's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Mary Stevenson Cassatt's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.