The Annotated Mona Lisa: Pages 108 - 109

Question 1

Cassatt

Answer 1

• Mary Cassatt (1845-1926)
• left the US as soon as possible to study art in Europe before settling in Paris
• inspired by Japanese prints
• adopted use of oil, pastels, and prints

Question 2

Morisot

Answer 2

• Berthe Morisot (1841-95)
• early on she rejected her stuffy drawing mater to paint out-of-doors with Corot
• painted domestic scenes and women and children

Question 3

Pissarro

Answer 3

• Camile Pissarro (1830-1903)
• was the father figure and peacemaker of the Impressionist group
• excelled at reproducing outdoor scenes