Mary Stevenson Cassatt: A Pioneer of Modern Portraiture Born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, in 1844, Mary Stevenson Cassatt’s life was a testament to artistic ambition and a quiet revolution within the established art world. Her early years were marked by a privileged upbringing, nurtured by supportive parents who recognized her innate talent and encouraged her pursuit of painting—a rare opportunity for women at the time. Unlike man…