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Mary Cassatt has long been one of my favorite artists - her mother and child paintings are beautiful, but I do love Reading Le Figaro. I love how the mirror in the painting only reflected the paper and not her mother. I never noticed that before, but thanks to one of the links in your piece, I understand the importance of that (given women’s struggles of that time). I say it every time, but I do enjoy your weekly Art Drops!

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Cassatt's use of that mirror was something I'd not noticed before either, even though I have a copy of "Reading Le Figaro" in my office. It's good to know the links are helpful. Thanks so much for reading today's piece. I'm glad you're enjoying these Art Drops. They're an opportunity for me to learn more about these pieces too.

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Thanks Andrew for sharing the story of Mary Cassatt and your heartfelt and very accurate reflection of mom! ( I'm sure some of my litigation skills came from her!!) Cassatt is one of my favorite artists! Judy and I visited the Electra Havemeyer Webb Museum in Shelburne, Vermont which has a very impressive collection of her works. Also, Judy really liked Cassatt's "The Child's Bath" printed on the cover. of one of her nursing books. Impressive, Impressionist!

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Oh yeah, you definitely got some of your litigation skills from her, Keith. Just be glad you never had to deal with her as opposing counsel. Glad to know you also appreciate Cassatt's work. "The Child's Bath" really is a wonderful piece. And what a great image to have on the cover of a nursing text. Thanks so much for taking the time to read and share your reaction to today's Art Drop. Really appreciate it.

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Lovely tribute to your Mom and Cassatt, Andrew. I’ve been following the story of Cassatt’s lost mural from the Women’s Building at the 1893 World’s Fair here in Chicago. Really love her work!

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Isn't she wonderful, Jolene? I didn't know about her lost mural. Are you writing about that as well as your delightful cuisine pieces? Thanks so much for taking the time to read my Art Drop today and for sharing your encouraging thoughts. Much appreciated!

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Some very interesting tidbits of information here, written in a very accessible style. Mom would be proud!

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Thanks for reading and finding those interesting tidbits. I sure hope Mom would be pleased.

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Thank you, Andrew, for this lovely homage to Mary Cassatt and your remarkable mother - whom I had the privilege to know and love through not-nearly-enough years. I’ve been a huge fan of Mary Cassatt since seeing her extraordinary work on permanent display here at the Art Institute of Chicago. I’ve always been fascinated that Ms Cassatt, while not a mother herself, could capture the beauty and tender love of the bond between mother and child. And your own mother will forever be remembered and honored for her commitment and love for her own children. How inspiring to remember these women - during this special month of celebration of all women , and always.

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Thanks for reading and sharing such a moving response, Sara. As you can tell, I’m also a Cassatt fan. And I love seeing her paintings whenever I visit the Chicago Art Institute.

Impossible for me not to associate my mother with this portrait of Cassatt’s mom. I’m so glad you got to know her. She certainly loved you.

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Always love reading your work, one of three newsletters I don't skip

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Thanks so much, David. Much appreciated. I continue to appreciate your work too. Onward!

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