Looking at this image today, you may think it’s a traditional scene of motherhood, but when Mary Cassatt painted it in 1907, audiences found it daring. As one of the few women and the only American to exhibit with the Impressionists, Cassatt forged a distinctly modern vision centered on the lives of women and children. Her depictions of family life elevated domestic and maternal experiences into one of the defining subjects of modern art. Swipe to learn more about the progressive details found in ‘Children Playing with a Dog.’ It’s a highlight of our special selling exhibition ‘American Views: People and Places’ at #SothebysNewYork. To plan your visit, click the link in bio. The Summer Season is presented in partnership with sothebysrealty.