born May 22, 1844, Allegheny City, Pa., U.S.
died June 14, 1926, Château de Beaufresne, near Paris, France
U.S. painter and printmaker, active in Paris.
She spent her early years traveling in Europe with her wealthy family. After attending the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (1860–65) she later studied in Paris, copying Old Masters. In 1874 Cassatt chose Paris as her permanent residence and established her studio there. She shared with the Impressionists an interest in experiment and in the use of bright colours inspired by the out-of-doors. Impressionism in the U.S. and exerted a lasting influence on U.S. taste.