Discussion - In much of their work Mary Cassatt and Berthe

Discussion Question

In much of their work Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot portrayed women and children. Some scholars suggest that Cassatt’s and Morisot’s subject matter was restricted by their gender, although their paintings also highlight the importance of women as wives and mothers. Select an image of Mary Cassatt or Berthe Morisot and discuss how you feel about the work. Does the work feel restricted by gender or does it move beyond simply a painting of a mother and child? Please include an image of your chosen work in the first post.