In the context of In the Loge, analyze the Impressionism of the Background.
Cassatt was introduced to Impressionism by Edgar Degas. Impressionist painters often painted social settings such as cafes, popular boulevards, and opera houses. This new movement satisfied Cassatt's desire to make art that was relevant to modern life. Like other Impressionist painters, Cassatt used loose brushstrokes to capture fleeting moments in time. Cassatt was empowered by the Impressionists to choose her own subject matter, ignoring the historical genres favored by the French Academy.
Impressionism Edgar Degas French Academy Impressionist