Book description
Harriet Scott Chessman takes us into the world of Mary Cassatt's early Impressionist paintings through Mary's sister Lydia, whom the author sees as Cassatt’s most inspiring muse. Chessman hauntingly brings to life Paris in 1880, with its thriving art world. The novel’s subtle power rises out of a sustained inquiry…
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1 author picked Lydia Cassatt Reading the Morning Paper as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I've long admired Mary Cassatt's touching domestic art scenes and knew she was one of the few women Impressionist artists living in Paris.
But I didn't truly fall in love with her until this book, narrated by her sister (and frequent subject), Lydia. It made me want to hug my sister.
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