As seen below from the years she lived, according to Art in America, she was the quintessential Victorian era snob. As the article about her said: “socially and emotionally the prim Philadelphia spinster of her generation.” Her father validated it! As could be guessed from the examples of her work below, her interests were women and children. She was friends with Degas, even if their personalities were complete opposites.

Born: Mary Stevenson Cassatt, May 22, 1844, Allegheny City, PA. Died: June 14, 1926