Mary Cassatt quotes

I used to go and flatten my nose against that window and absorb all I could of his [Degas'] art. It changed my life. I saw art then as I wanted to see it. (Mary Cassatt)
I think that if you shake the tree, you ought to be around when the fruit falls to pick it up. View quote
Mary Cassatt
Why do people so love to wander? I think the civilized parts of the world will suffice for me in the future. View quote
Mary Cassatt
I have given up my studio & torn up my father's portrait, & have not touched a brush for six weeks nor ever will again until I see some prospect of getting back to Europe. I am very anxious to go out west next fall & get some employment, but I have not yet decided where. View quote
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O how wild I am to get to work, my fingers farely itch & my eyes water to see a fine picture again. View quote
Mary Cassatt
.. crushed by the strength of this Art [the old Egyptian art]... I fought against it but it conquered, it is surely the greatest Art the past has left us.... how are my feeble hands to ever paint the effect on me. View quote
Mary Cassatt
.. we [the Impressionists ] are carrying on a despairing fight & need all our forces. View quote
Mary Cassatt