Mary Cassatt's Artistic Journey and Personal Relationships

The chapter delves into Mary Cassatt's evolution as an artist, balancing her new artistic direction with existing commissions and dealing with challenges in collaborations, particularly with Degas. It discusses her close friendship with Degas, the emotional toll of their professional fallout, and the influence of her family on her artistic endeavors. The chapter also explores Cassatt's role as an art advisor, her success in promoting Impressionist art in America, and her shift towards depicting mothers and children in her paintings despite facing criticism for her choice of subjects.