, an American artist, was born on January 13, 1848, in Boston, Massachusetts. She is known for her contributions to the American Impressionist style, rendering portraits and landscapes in the free form manner of her mentor, Claude Monet. Perry's early work was shaped by her exposure to the Boston School of artists and her travels in Europe and Japan.

Early Life and Training

Perry's family was prominent in Boston society, and her father, Dr. Samuel Cabot III, was a distinguished surgeon. Her mother, Hannah Lowell Jackson Cabot, was a woman of strong character, who greatly influenced Perry's early life. Perry studied literature, language, poetry, music, and had informal sketching sessions with her friends. She traveled with her parents to Europe in 1867, where she studied painting. Perry began her formal artistic training with the portrait painter Alfred Quinton Collins in 1884. She later studied with Robert Vonnoh, an artist who worked in the Impressionist's en plein air style at Grez-Sur-Loing in France. Perry's work was also influenced by her friendship with Camille Pissarro and her exposure to the old masters in museums with Bernard Berenson, an art critic.

Artistic Style and Notable Works

Perry's artistic style is characterized by her use of bold colors and free-form brushstrokes, as seen in her painting The Red Hat. She was also known for her portraits, such as Portrait of an Infant (Margaret Perry), which showcases her ability to capture the beauty of everyday life. Perry's work was influenced by the Impressionist movement, and she is considered one of the pioneers of American Impressionism.

• Perry's painting The Beginner represents her first work under formal guidance.
• Her painting Silhouette is a beautiful example of Impressionist art.
• Perry's use of color and light in her paintings, such as Lingering Rain, Moon And Eventide, showcases her unique style.

Perry's work can be found in various museums, including the Toledo Museum of Art and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Her contributions to the American Impressionist movement have been recognized, and her work continues to be celebrated by art enthusiasts around the world. Notable links: https://WahooArt.com/@/Lilla-Cabot-Perry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilla_Cabot_Perry https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Buy?open&RA=8XYCUW https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Buy?open&RA=5ZKG47 Perry's legacy as a pioneering American Impressionist artist continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. Her unique style and contributions to the art world make her a notable figure in the history of American art.