Mary Stevenson Cassatt is born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, now part of Pittsburgh, U.S.
Mary Cassatt was born on May 22, 1844, in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania. Her birth into a relatively affluent family set the stage for her cultural education, which was crucial in her development as a pioneering artist. From a young age, Cassatt showed an interest in art, which later transformed into a career that challenged the prevailing norms. Her life’s work helped pave the way for American women artists on the international stage.
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