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Which artist compared Cassatt to Degas in 1879?

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  • Diego Martelli

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Diego Martelli, an Italian art critic and collector, compared Mary Cassatt to Edgar Degas in 1879. He recognized the similarities in their artistic styles, particularly their focus on capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life and their use of bold, asymmetrical compositions. Martelli's comparison highlighted Cassatt's significant contributions to the Impressionist movement and her status as an artist of equal caliber to Degas.
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