Books About Art For Kids Mar 10, 2008
Introducing Children to Art Through Novels and Illustrated Books. A summary of books for children that tell the stories of many famous artists. (Suite101.com)
Forty artists to explore 'Life on Mars' in International Feb 22, 2008
" Andrew Carnegie's intent was to bring the best current art to Pittsburgh as well as to attract the broader art world to the city. He also quickly recognized that by exhibiting the "Old Masters of tomorrow," his institution would have the opportunity to build its collection by purchasing work from the show. While not all artist's reputations stand the test of time, there have been notables among those whose works were acquired for the Carnegie collection through the Internationals, including... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
HARRISON HILLEY PHOTOSisters on stageActress and playwright Susan Courtney, left, as artist Mary Cassatt, and Polly Schlitz, as her sister Lydia Cassatt, rehearse before last weekend’s performance at the Tubac Center of the Arts of Courtney’s play “Girl in the Blue Armchair,” about the American artist Mary Cassatt (1844-1926), which takes its title from her famous oil painting now in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Feb 8, 2008
HARRISON HILLEY PHOTOSisters on stageActress and playwright Susan Courtney, left, as artist Mary Cassatt, and Polly Schlitz, as her sister Lydia Cassatt, rehearse before last weekend s performance at the Tubac Center of the Arts of Courtney s play Girl in the Blue Armchair, about the American artist Mary Cassatt (1844-1926), which takes its title from her famous oil painting now in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.. Published: Thursday, February 7, 2008 8:50 PM MST Actress and... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Library launches project to restore art collection Jan 31, 2008
A sketch by Mary Cassatt, an American impressionist, is under conservation to remove the foxing, or the yellow spotting, in the paper, said Library Director Georgia Bouda ... Artist: Mary Cassatt, American, 1845-1926. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
New SAMA director looking towards the future Jan 14, 2008
It s a very fine collection of American Art, with works by Mary Cassatt, Helen Frankenthaler, Andy Warhol, Alfred Stieglitz, Margaret Bourke-White and John Sloan. What makes owners and artists contribute their work to SAMA. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
* New insights into artists' failing vision Dec 6, 2007
Mary Cassatt, like Monet, had cataracts. Camille Pissarro had a malfunctioning tear duct. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Renoir's Busty Model, New Yorker Drawings, Louvre Pictures Head to London Nov 22, 2007
Renoir's ``La Loge'' (1874), a Montmartre model leaning over a theater parapet, is the centerpiece of a survey of 19th-century theater-box depictions by artists including Degas and Mary Cassatt, to be held at the Courtauld (``Renoir at the Theatre: Looking at `La Loge,''' Feb. 21 - May 25, 2008. . (Bloomberg -- UK)
Museum Holiday Presents 2007 Nov 21, 2007
Artists represented in the older Clark's collection include Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), Winslow Homer (1836-1910), John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) and Mary Cassatt (1844-1926). His younger sibling acquired works by Georges Seurat (1859-1891), Paul Czanne (1839-1906), Henri Matisse (1869-1954), Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Edward Hopper (1882-1967) and Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). (Suite101.com)
Collection holds hope for village comeback Sep 23, 2007
Arkell amassed a remarkable 500-piece collection that includes 21 oils and watercolors by Winslow Homer, as well as works by John Singer Sargent, Thomas Hart Benton, Edward Hopper, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keefe and Andrew Wyeth. Since 1927, the collection was a little-known gem seen by just 5,000 visitors a year, tucked away in the Canajoharie Library. (Albany Times Union)
Cos Cob-born artist finds inspiration, renewal in local landscapes Sep 16, 2007
Russell built on her natural skill at drawing while absorbing the craft of oil painting by reading art theory books and emulating the Impressionist style of Mary Cassatt, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Rodin. Russell said that as a young child her initial interest in art and painting was sparked by a friend of her parents who traded finished paintings for money and food. (Greenwich Time)
New York Discovery Shines Light on Kent Artist Aug 31, 2007
"I cannot believe this man is not better known. He is just as good as Mary Cassatt and other painters of that era. Every day I am thinking, 'What can I do?' At first I wanted to sell this picture, but the more I have it, the more excited I am about it. I wish I didn't live two hours away-I would volunteer [to keep the house museum open so more people can see his art]." Ms. Kinori said she will find the means to restore her painting and plans to contact Tom Yost of Oxford, the art expert who has... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Art Museums of Boston & Cambridge Jun 14, 2007
There are stunning paintings by Impressionists artists such as Degas, Mary Cassatt, and Monet. Along with these are works by Gilbert Stuart, John Singleton Copley and John Singer Sargent whose murals grace the entire ceiling of the front entrance. (Suite101.com)
Lost in art: Contest winners get creative Jun 11, 2007
"I want to be the girl in 'Summertime' by Mary Cassatt. But that one is you!". It was "Andy Mouse" by Keith Haring. (Stamford Advocate)
Snowman to portray Mary Cassatt in special program at Canton library Apr 24, 2007
Mary Cassatt, a famous American impressionist, is the focus of a program, which will be presented by Tracy Snowman from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening April 24 at the Parlin-Ingersoll Public Library. An artist and instructor at Spoon River College, Mrs. Snowman will appear as Mary Cassatt in period costume ... Mary Cassatt is famous for being both one of the few women and Americans who achieved fame as an Impressionist painting at the turn of the century. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Eye Diseases Gave Great Painters Different Vision Of Their Work Apr 14, 2007
It's well-known that such artists as Monet, Degas, Rembrandt, Mary Cassatt and Georgia O'Keefe all reached their heights of artistic vision while facing a decline in their ocular vision. Marmor chose to focus on Degas and Monet for these simulations because both artists suffered from eye disease that was well-documented in historical records, journals and medical histories. (Science Daily)
Awash with color: Escondido artist's open house offers a brush with nature Apr 13, 2007
"And there was a Mary Cassatt painting of a little girl seated in a chair, with her feet that don't reach the ground ("Little Girl in a Big Blue Armchair"). I just loved that picture. And I love the little dog (in it).". Carey's constant companions are her good-natured golden retrievers, Sazi and Suni. (North County Times)
Main Line physician finds famous flute Apr 13, 2007
Kelley wonders if Mary Cassatt, a member of the family who became a famous impressionist painter, may have once owned the flute. He suspects that it could have been her childhood instrument, and that, although the painting on the case is not impressionistic, she could have painted it before she fully developed her art. (Ardmore Main Line Life, PA)
‘Art and Architecture in Illinois Libraries’ exhibit being hosted at Canton library Apr 10, 2007
Mary Cassatt, a famous American impressionist, is the focus of the library s first program, which will be presented by Tracy Snowman from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening April 24 ... Mrs. Snowman, who will appear as Mary Cassatt in period costume, will first present a brief video recording about Ms. Cassatt, followed by a computer slide presentation of her works. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
- Mark Lawson Mar 30, 2007
And the increasingly prized, and priced, American painter Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) seems an unarguable example of a considerable talent who was overlooked at the time and subsequently because of her gender, and because her subject matter - children and domesticity - was seen as trivial; Morisot's work was similarly dismissed. Interestingly, while the first of these prejudices - judging pictures by the chromosome structure of the artist - is now considered unacceptable, the distaste for art... (Guardian Unlimited)
Rockwell's 'Lincoln the Railsplitter' bought for $1.6 million Jan 30, 2007
The Butler has more than 20,000 items, including works by Mary Cassatt, Edward Hopper, John James Audubon, Thomas Eakins, George Bellows and Robert Vonnoh. . (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
One paints, the other prints Jan 28, 2007
The composition in her piece "The Red Ball" suggests Mary Cassatt; the painting's rhythm brings us visually to the ball, but the adoration in the mother's eyes for her child gives the painting pathos. Her "African Queen" screams Paul Gauguin, but, once again, it's the love in the mother's eyes that brings ultimate satisfaction. (Deseret News)
Paper riches are solid gold Jan 27, 2007
The list of works on paper reads like a who's who of art, with studies by Mary Cassatt, Paul Cezanne, Paul Gauguin, Edward Hopper, Edouard Manet, Pierre-August Renoir, James Abbott McNeill Whistler and Winslow Homer in the collection. Exhibition hours are 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday; 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the museum, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Sargent's seldom seen watercolors shown Jan 19, 2007
The Met's survey encompasses works by James McNeill Whistler, Mary Cassatt, Thomas Eakins and Winslow Homer, who like Sargent studied under the French masters at the dawn of impressionism. Born in Florence, Italy, in 1856 to expatriate American parents, Sargent grew up in Europe and learned its languages and customs while traveling widely with his family. (Yahoo News -- Art and Museums)
Are you art-phonic? You don't have to be intimidated to walk into a gallery Dec 29, 2006
For example, take "The Bath" by American painter Mary Cassatt (1845-1926). A child is being washed by her mother - simple enough. (Greenwich Time)
Impressionist insight: letters to Monet go on sale Dec 9, 2006
Many are by Monet's fellow Impressionist painters - including Renoir, Edouard Manet, Paul C;zanne, Gustave Caillebotte, Edgar Degas, Alfred Sisley and Mary Cassatt - offering an intimate glimpse into a close circle of artists. Monet carefully preserved the letters until his death in 1926 at the age of 86, and they became a family treasure, passed down through the generations. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Monet letters to be auctioned Dec 9, 2006
"The letters from Durand-Ruel, for example, show his constant support for the artist despite his financial difficulties. In one 1885 letter, Durand-Ruel wrote with humor of his plans to go to New York to help build enthusiasm for Monet's work in the United States."We have to revolutionize this country of millionaires, and try to become millionaires ourselves," he wrote. "We're not at that point yet, but everyone needs to start somewhere. "Many of the letters from Monet's fellow painters show... (The Morning Star)
Open house to showcase new and improved library Nov 7, 2006
The library's collection of framed artwork, including black and white sketches by Mary Cassatt, that once hung in the board room has been replaced with a collection of colorful stuffed toys ranging from Elmo to The Cat in the Hat. "We wanted to be better able to serve the community and to offer the type of programming there seemed to be a greater demand for," said Georgia Bouda, library director. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
CBS 2 At The Met: 'Americans In Paris' Oct 23, 2006
Artists like John Singer Sargent, James McNeill Whistler and Mary Cassatt explored Paris outside the studio. Curator Weinberg said Cassatt, one of the era's most important ex-patriates, considered everyday Paris and all it had to offer, her second home. (CBS New York, NY)
Mint Museum's exhibit a 'stroke of genius' Oct 4, 2006
This touring show offers a rare opportunity to see major works by American artists who are perhaps less familiar than Hopper but no less deserving -- Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Church and Mary Cassatt, for instance. ALSO ON THE DON'T-MISS LIST. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Entertainment)
A strong impression Jul 15, 2006
This is a grand exhibition with sumptuous paintings by John Singer Sargent and Mary Cassatt. James McNeill Whistler's famous mother, who's been lodged in Paris all these years, is on view. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
Framing America Jul 2, 2006
Edgar Degas, working at his most French, does the job just fine so long as his Gallic talents are being used to reveal an American as significant as Mary Cassatt. (Though she spent most of her working life in Paris as one of the official French impressionists, and Degas painted her there. (The State)
French lessons Jun 25, 2006
Yet as showcases go, ``Americans in Paris" does not quite dazzle. Despite the presence of legendary paintings by Sargent and James Abbott McNeill Whistler and a stunning array of canvases by Mary Cassatt, the show adds up to a stolid, substantive social history, mostly supported with paintings by deft but second-tier artists. It culminates, logically and quietly, with the flowering of American Impressionism -- a more calculated and less daring movement than its French forebear. It's like hoping... (Boston Globe -- Living)
'Impressionist Era' sheds new light on prints, drawings Jun 14, 2006
Mary Cassatt's "In the Omnibus," 1890-1891 Click photo for larger image ... Her dissertation addressed intersections in the careers of Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas, so a first exhibition that contains works by each of these artists is particularly suitable. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Brandywine exhibit offers work of American etchers Jun 5, 2006
Eschewing brushes and pencils for sharpened needles and caustic acid, artists such as James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Joseph Pennell and Mary Cassatt fashioned delicate images on metal plates, instead of canvas or paper. Some of the resulting prints are on display from June 3 to Sept. 4 at the Brandywine, the first and only venue for the exhibition outside its birthplace at the Spencer Museum of Art in Kansas. (NEPA News, PA)
Little gems, big works Jun 1, 2006
There are famous names here -- Mary Cassatt, Robert Henri and Louise Nevelson -- but the savory treats are in the lesser-knowns. Who would expect Mervin Jules' droll and claustrophobic little painting of a "Dog Wagon," a Depression-era diner where the men at the counter can barely afford a cup of java. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
A bit of Belmont is home again May 20, 2006
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What price for paintings today? May 6, 2006
Mary Cassatt, the American painter who introduced the art of her fellow Impressionist painters to the United States, deeply responded to the small masterpiece. She acquired it from the painter and kept it all her life. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Art market coup: $95 million Picasso May 5, 2006
A landscape painted by Pissarro in 1875 and bought from the artist by the American Impressionist Mary Cassatt was consigned by one of her descendants. The "Hilly Landscape in Winter" sold below the low estimate for a laughable $318,400. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Art historian receives Smithsonian award UCB, May. 01 May 2, 2006
She teaches topics including California architecture, food in American culture, folk art in America, and the well-known American artists John Singer Sargent, James McNeill Whistler and Mary Cassatt. . (University of California Newswire, CA)
Briefs from around California Apr 30, 2006
Likhite was arrested in December 2004 after he tried to sell the phony Mary Cassatt painting to two detectives posing as a Korean businessman and his interpreter. Likhite told them the painting was worth $800,000. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Conviction of Calif. man on phony art resonates in Mass. Apr 30, 2006
Likhite, a California man, described by Los Angeles police as a former Harvard professor, physician, and Massachusetts resident, was found guilty of selling a phony Mary Cassatt impressionist painting to two Los Angeles police detectives posing as Korean businessmen in 2004. Nardell said the charges sound all too familiar. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Ex-doctor is found guilty in art scam Apr 29, 2006
LOS ANGELES -- A former Massachusetts doctor who sold a phony Mary Cassatt Impressionist painting to undercover detectives was found guilty yesterday of attempted grand theft. A Los Angeles Superior Court jury convicted Vilas Likhite of Mission Viejo, Calif. (Boston Globe -- Nation)
Art from 2 perspectives at Mennello Apr 24, 2006
This exhibition of 20 paintings, watercolors, works on paper and one sculpture includes artists Mary Cassatt, William Merritt Chase, Robert Fredrick Blum, Robert Henri, John Marin, Jane Peterson and others. "Think Small: Little Treasures from the Norton Museum of Art" exhibit comprises a selection of 20 paintings and sculptures that demonstrate that a work of art need not be large to speak volumes. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Capital gains Feb 26, 2006
Americans in Paris includes many of the best US artists of the time - Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, Mary Cassatt, Whistler and Sargent ... Mary Cassatt Prints National Gallery, London WC2, until 7 May. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
French leave Feb 23, 2006
Mary Cassatt, meanwhile, remains one of the very few Americans ever to be entirely accepted by Parisians (a thing she could achieve only by, in effect, "marrying" D;gas). Henry Ossawa Tanner's severe simplifications reminds us of the African-American infatuation with what was long seen, if it is no longer, as the readiness of Parisians to accept people at their own worth. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Houston, there's no problem Jan 20, 2006
" The show will also feature the work of James McNeill Whistler, Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, and Thomas Eakins, and will open at London's National Gallery in February and run there until May. The exhibition hits Boston in June before heading to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. The other day Rhona MacBeth, the MFA's head of paintings conservation, showed some of the preparations to MFA director Malcolm Rogers and Anne Finucane, Northeast market president of Bank of America.Wahlberg tees... (Boston Globe)
Storm in the teacups Jan 7, 2006
Mary Cassatt may have turned out some schmaltzy paintings, but the best of her work is feminist at heart, says Germaine Greer ... Home alone: Little Girl in a Blue Armchair by Mary Cassatt ... Mary Cassatt was - is - a terrific painter. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Evolution of the banjo featured in art exhibit Jan 1, 2006
Among the artists are Mary Cassatt, Thomas Eakins, Thomas Hart Benton and William Wegman. Some of the instruments are themselves elaborate works of art, adorned with inlaid designs and carvings of gargoyles, Masonic emblems and discreet nudes. (USA Today -- Music)
