TY - BOOK AU - Mathews, Nancy Mowll. TI - Mary Cassalt AV - R ND 237.C3 M424 1992 PY - 1992/// CY - New York PB - Rizzoli International Pub KW - Cassalt, Mary, 1844-1926 -- Criticism and interpretation N2 - Mary Cassat's depiction of contemplative women and children have often been regarded as uniquely symbolic subjects in the restrictive Victorian era.Nancy Mowll Mathews explains how Cassat((1844-1926) was not an isolated phenomenon "but rather the product of a progressive epoch for women.Her oeuvre,based on feminine themes,represented women's newfound freedom and life-styles that can be pursued regardless of gender.Index to Colorplates:Head of Young Girl, at the Theater,The Loge,Lydia at a Tapestry Loom,Susan on a Balcony Holding a Dog,Lady at the Tea Table ,Young women Sewing in a Garden,The Letter,In the Omnibus,The bath,summertime,Patty-Cake,Simone in a White Bonnet ER -