1. Young Woman in Black by Mary Cassatt
... subjects that appear unposed. Mary Cassatt is not romanticizing women or presenting a fantasized version of a woman, such as Venus or Madonna. Particularly in this painting, with its drastic dark colors and unapologetic approach, Cassatt is presenting an austere, noble, and mature woman. This goes as far ... 2). When her exclusivity of women figures was questioned, Cassatt stated, "the charm of womanhood, if I have not conveyed some sense of that charm, in one word, if I have not been absolutely feminine, then I have failed." Cassatt wasn't trying to be something she wasn't, instead she ...
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- Grade Level: High School