Mary Cassatt. The Independent

A cornerstone of the Impressionist movement often overlooked in France, this American painter defied social conventions to establish herself among the greatest names of modern art. A century after her death, the Musée d'Orsay finally dedicates a major retrospective to the only woman of her nationality who exhibited alongside Degas and Monet. Her work testifies to an exceptional strength of character, managing to capture intimacy and modern life with a radically new sensitivity across the Atlantic. The exhibition highlights her bold compositions and her crucial role in spreading the Impressionist movement. It’s a historic event to admire rarely gathered canvases, celebrating the genius of a creator who was able to preserve her tonal freedom and pictorial boldness against all odds.