Marie Lois Buchanan Cassatt

Biography

Marie Lois Buchanan Cassatt painted with a deep sensitivity to the quiet moments of everyday life, bringing an intimate American voice to Bryn Mawr and the wider artistic community. Her canvases and pastels captured domestic warmth and the dignity of domestic labor, earning her respect among peers and patrons for her graceful technique.

She shared her passion for art with generations of students and admirers, fostering appreciation for beauty in the ordinary. Marie’s gentle spirit and discerning eye continued to inspire after her passing, leaving a more luminous understanding of American painting.