Alexander J. Cassatt
1880
About this artwork
This is a portrait of Alexander J. Cassatt, the brother of the artist Mary Cassatt. He is depicted seated, dressed in a formal suit, and appears to be engaged in reading or contemplating papers.
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Alexander J. Cassatt, Mary Cassatt's brother, was a successful railroad executive and engineer, serving as president of the Pennsylvania Railroad. This portrait offers a glimpse into her personal life, as she frequently depicted her family members and their quiet domestic moments, reflecting the genteel society they inhabited.
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Alexander J. Cassatt
Mary Cassatt, 1880
