Allegheny-West in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mary Cassatt
(1844-1926)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 20, 2012
1. Mary Cassatt Marker
Born near here, Cassatt studied art in Europe. She lived in Paris, befriended by the Impressionist painter Degas. She was an innovative painter, printmaker, and etcher and is noted for her works depicting women and children.
Erected 1996 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. 40° 26.967′ N, 80° 1.083′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Allegheny-West. Marker is at the intersection of Allegheny Avenue and Ridge Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Allegheny Avenue. Marker is located in Mary Cassatt Garden, inside an on-ramp to I-376. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Byers-Lyon House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Penn Snyder House (about 700 feet away); Nevin Row (approx. 0.2 miles away); 841 Lincoln Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Calvary United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2
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More about this marker. Paint on south face of marker is peeling.
Also see . . .
1. Mary Cassatt - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Mary Cassatt - The Complete Works. Website homepage (Submitted on February 9, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
3. Mary Cassatt. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 20, 2012
2. Mary Cassatt Marker
South face...paint is peeling from sign face.
via Wikipedia, 1913
3. Mary Cassatt
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 20, 2012
4. Mary Cassatt Marker in Mary Cassatt Garden
Photographed By Wikipedia
5. Mary Cassatt - Selfportrait - Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 20, 2012
6. Mary Cassatt Garden
Facing Southwest
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 20, 2012
7. Plaque dedicated to Barbara Ann Ruane
Located inside Mary Cassatt Garden
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 20, 2012
8. Plaque dedicated to Barbara Ann Ruane
A woman of great courage, who decorated this world-and every aspect of life-with beauty, joy and love. A patron of the arts and advocate for renowned Allegheny City-born Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt. She spread kindness and good will to human and animal alike. The beautiful love she shared will live on in those whose lives she touched.
We dedicate this Mary Cassatt Garden to the memory of Barbara on this 29th day of September 2007.
We dedicate this Mary Cassatt Garden to the memory of Barbara on this 29th day of September 2007.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 986 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on August 20, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on February 9, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 20, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
