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Who described Cassatt as one of "les trois grandes dames"?

  • Monet

  • Gustave Geffroy

  • Cézanne

  • Renoir

Answer

Gustave Geffroy, a French art critic, coined the term "les trois grandes dames" to refer to three prominent female artists of the Impressionist movement: Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, and Marie Bracquemond. Geffroy recognized their exceptional talent and contributions to the art world, elevating them to the same level of importance as their male counterparts.
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