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She was already an accomplished, established artist in her own right.  So, she really looked to Degas as someone who was interesting, innovative and challenged her.  And Degas appreciated that about her, as well.  Degas didn't suffer fools gladly.  He was a notoriously difficult man to get along with.  But he respected Cassatt.  And he respected her because he recognised her talent and her commitment was on par with his own\". \u003cbr/\u003eCassat's talent is on display in the painting \"Little Girl in a Blue Armchair.\"\u003cbr/\u003eThis painting is thought by many to be Cassatt's first true impressionist painting.\u003cbr/\u003eAnd, in this painting, the hand of Degas literally appears.\u003cbr/\u003eAfter several years of tests and research, conservators are now able to point to specific changes in this painting, Little Girl in Blue Chair, that Degas made.\u003cbr/\u003eIn a letter many years later, Cassatt recounted the history of the painting, telling a friend that Degas worked on the background, himself. \u003cbr/\u003eBy comparing the way the background sections of the painting compare with Degas' technique, curators were able to conclude which sections Degas worked on.\u003cbr/\u003eHe also suggested a very subtle change that dynamically alters to space of the painting explains Jones.\u003cbr/\u003e\"All he did was introduce a very slight angle in the back of the room.  Previously, the back wall had been horizontal, right to the picture plane.  And, that's typical of what Cassatt does in all of her art at this point.  But, by introducing that angle, which is something he does in a lot of his paintings, it opens up the space tremendously.\"\u003cbr/\u003eCassatt's influence on Degas is a little harder to pin down.  \u003cbr/\u003eJones believes there are signs that Cassatt was using metallic paint in her easel paintings before Degas, and that she inspired Degas to use the material.\u003cbr/\u003eAnother area where Cassatt influences Degas work is in a series of drawings and paintings he did of the American viewing paintings at the Louvre.\u003cbr/\u003eCassatt served as a model for sketches, etchings and paintings.\u003cbr/\u003eThe theme of Cassatt strolling through the museum clearly intrigued Degas, resulting in a single body of work over a number of years.\u003cbr/\u003eAmongst this collection is a portrait that Degas made of his friend. \u003cbr/\u003eAnd, as Jones says, she's sitting in a very unconventional pose.\u003cbr/\u003e\"And so, he creates an image that focuses, not on her appearance, she was not a conventional beauty, but rather on the strength of character, her intelligence, her unconventionality.  She leans forward in a pose that's almost masculine.\"\u003cbr/\u003eDegas gave his friend this unfinished portrait and she kept it until late in her life.\u003cbr/\u003eIn other areas such as printmaking, Cassatt learned the technique from Degas\u003cbr/\u003eThe two artists collected and championed each other's work.\u003cbr/\u003eDegas collected nearly 100 works by Cassatt.\u003cbr/\u003eOn the other hand, Cassatt acted as a liaison between wealthy American buyers and the Impressionists.\u003cbr/\u003eBut their relationship was a tempestuous according to Jones. \u003cbr/\u003e\"Degas was a difficult character, notoriously so.  Cassatt wasn't easy either.  She was notoriously strong willed.  And, they would have moments where they would have fights and they would not speak to each other for months, but always gravitated back to each other because there was tremendous respect.  At the end of the day, they respected each other as people and as artists.\"  \u003cbr/\u003eThat friendship lasted until the end of their lives.  \u003cbr/\u003eAnd, like true friends, their arts seems at once to both bolster, and challenge, offering the at the same time a sense of individuality as well as two kindred spirits working side by side.\u003cbr/\u003eThe exhibition opens Sunday May 11 and runs until October at the National Gallery of Art in Washington. \u003cbr/\u003eMay 6, 2014 - Washington, DC\u003cbr/\u003e1.  People looking at \"Little Girl in a Blue Armchair\"\u003cbr/\u003e2.  Mid view of young girl in the painting\u003cbr/\u003e3.  Interior of gallery showing Cassatt's \"Little Girl in the Blue Chair\" \u003cbr/\u003e4.  Close view detail of Degas' \"Mademoiselle Malo\"\u003cbr/\u003e5.  Close view of Cassatt's \"Woman with a Fan\"\u003cbr/\u003e6.  Mid view tilt up of Cassatt's \"Girl Arranging Her Hair\"\u003cbr/\u003e7.  Close view of Degas' \"Visit to a Museum\"\u003cbr/\u003e8.  SOUNDBITE: (English) Kimberly A. Jones, Curator of French Painting, National Gallery of Art:\u003cbr/\u003e\"Degas was ten years older than Cassatt, but she was 34 years old when they met.  She was already an accomplished, established artist in her own right.  So, she really looked to Degas as someone who was interesting, innovative and challenged her.  And Degas appreciated that about her, as well.  Degas didn't suffer fools gladly.  He was a notoriously difficult man to get along with.  But he respected Cassatt. And he respected her because he recognised her talent and her commitment was on par with his own.\"\u003cbr/\u003e9.  Slow zoom to Cassatt painting:  \"Little Girl in a Blue Armchair\"\u003cbr/\u003e10.  Close view of dog in painting\u003cbr/\u003e11.  Close view of young girl in painting\u003cbr/\u003e12.  SOUNDBITE: (English) Kimberly A. Jones, Curator of French Painting, National Gallery of Art:\u003cbr/\u003e\"All he did was introduce a very slight angle in the back of the room.  Previously, the back wall had been horizontal, right to the picture plane.  And, that's typical of what Cassatt does in all of her art at this point.  But, by introducing that angle, which is something he does in a lot of his paintings, it opens up the space tremendously.\"\u003cbr/\u003e13.  Wide view of a people looking at \"Little Girl in a Blue Armchair\"\u003cbr/\u003e14.  Mid view - zoom to sketch of women \u003cbr/\u003e15.  Wide view of painting done from the sketch and various studies for painting\u003cbr/\u003e16.  Three Degas paintings in gallery - portrait of Cassatt in the middle\u003cbr/\u003e17.  Close view of Degas' portrait of Cassatt\u003cbr/\u003e18.  SOUNDBITE: (English) Kimberly A. Jones, Curator of French Painting, National Gallery of Art:\u003cbr/\u003e\"He creates an image that focuses, not on her appearance, she was not a conventional beauty, but rather on the strength of character, her intelligence, her unconventionality.  She leans forward in a pose that's almost masculine. It is not at all a typically feminine pose.\"\u003cbr/\u003e19.  Slow zoom to portrait\u003cbr/\u003e20.  Wide of gallery with sketches and etchings\u003cbr/\u003e21.  Couple discussing Cassatt's \"Young Woman Picking Fruit\"\u003cbr/\u003e22.  SOUNDBITE: (English) Kimberly A. Jones, Curator of French Painting, National Gallery of Art:\u003cbr/\u003e\"They had their moments. Degas was a difficult character, notoriously so.  Cassatt wasn't easy either.  She was notoriously strong willed.  And, they would have moments where they would have fights and they would not speak to each other for months, but always gravitated back to each other because there was tremendous respect.  At the end of the day, they respected each other as people and as artists and that became the foundation of a lifelong friendship.\"  \u003cbr/\u003e23.  Cassatt painting on the left and Degas painting on the right\u003cbr/\u003e24.  Pan of gallery with etchings and paintings\u003cbr/\u003e25.  Wide exterior of the National Gallery of Art\u003cbr/\u003e26.  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