The Works: Mary Cassatt: The Essential Masterpieces - Hardcover

by Sally Grant (Author)

Explore the life and art of Mary Cassatt through 50 of her most important works.

The Works: Mary Cassatt is a stunning art book showcasing 50 of Mary Cassatt's most compelling artworks.

From the deep turquoise hues of the radical Little Girl in a Blue Armchair to the fresh, floral intimacy of Lilacs in a Window, this book showcases the beauty and complexity of Cassatt's style. Through detailed analyses of each artwork from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant, this is the ultimate introduction to Mary Cassatt.

Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table. This volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of nineteenth-century art.

Author Biography

Sally Grant is an art historian, curator, and an arts, culture, and travel journalist. Her art criticism and other writing has appeared in publications such Artforum, Ms. magazine, Hamptons Art Hub, and Australian Book Review. She has also written for the Guggenheim blog and catalogue entries for the Post-War and Contemporary Art Department of Christie's New York. Sally was born and raised in northeast Scotland, completed her BA (Hons) and PhD in Art History and Italian Studies at the University of Sydney and now lives and works in New York. She is an Honorary Research Associate of the Australasian Centre for Italian Studies, where her scholarly research focuses on the art and experience of eighteenth-century Venice and the Veneto villa.