The Mary Cassatt You Thought You Knew Was Only Part of the Story
August 27, 2026
August 27, 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release:
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The Mary Cassatt You Thought You Knew Was Only Part of the Story
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For generations, Mary Cassatt has been remembered primarily as the painter of mothers and children.
Her works decorate calendars, greeting cards, and museum gift shops, reinforcing the image of a gentle chronicler of domestic life.
But what if that story . . .
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The Mary Cassatt You Thought You Knew Was Only Part of the Story
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For generations, Mary Cassatt has been remembered primarily as the painter of mothers and children.
Her works decorate calendars, greeting cards, and museum gift shops, reinforcing the image of a gentle chronicler of domestic life.
But what if that story . . .