Mary Cassatt observed and restaged intimate moments between mothers and children, focusing on private feminine spaces like women's dressing rooms and bedrooms.
Cassatt's access to women's private spaces led to paintings that captured women being watched or watching, depicting a different aspect of modern life.
The exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art showcases Cassatt's serious approach to her art, highlighting her financial independence and support for herself as a professional artist.
Cassatt, from a wealthy family, valued diligent work, owning a studio and resources; her artistry portrayed women and children with equal seriousness and depth.
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