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American-born painter and printmaker (1844-1926) who lived much of her adult life in France and became one of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement. Described by Gustave Geffroy as one of ‘les trois grandes dames’ (the three great ladies) of Impressionism, Cassatt often created images of the social and private lives of women, with particular emphasis on the intimate bonds between mothers and children. ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, May 30, 1904. Handwritten letter to Roger Marx, explaining that a bout of influenza led her to go and work in the countryside. She has just finished two small plates for La Gazette, but the father of the little girl who serves as her model is only interested in extorting money from her, and she fears she will have to part with the child. In part (translated): "Truly, the people in the countryside lack gratitude; in America, they are more humane, at least I believe so." She is, however, very happy to be in the countryside and not to see any art dealers. She mentions drawings by Guys which are very beautiful and a portrait by Manet that the Havemeyers own. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Cassatt's own hand.
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