Mary Cassatt at the Musée d’Orsay: the exhibition to see this winter in Paris

, published on November 01 2026

Start the year with an inspiring Parisian escape. Until 31 January 2027, the Musée d’Orsay presents Mary Cassatt, the first major exhibition in France dedicated entirely to this remarkable artist. Held to mark the centenary of her death, the exhibition is also part of the museum’s 40th anniversary celebrations. The perfect opportunity to enjoy a cultural break in Paris and make Hôtel Fabric your home away from home.

Mary Cassatt: An American Impressionist in Paris

Born in Pennsylvania, Mary Cassatt moved to Paris, where she joined the Impressionist circle at the invitation of Edgar Degas. She soon became one of the movement’s most distinctive and influential figures. Through her sensitive yet clear-eyed portrayals of women, children and bourgeois interiors, Cassatt developed an intimate artistic language entirely her own—tender, modern and free from sentimentality.

“The Independent”: Discovering Mary Cassatt’s Vision

The exhibition title perfectly captures Mary Cassatt’s spirit. Independence guided her life and her work, both as an artist and as a woman. Bringing together nearly 80 paintings, pastels and prints, the exhibition follows the full arc of her career. Previously unseen letters also shed new light on her role in the Impressionists’ celebrated “independent” exhibitions.

A few highlights to look forward to during your visit:

Young Girl in a Garden (between 1880 and 1882), from the Musée d’Orsay collection and selected as the exhibition’s signature image.
Young Girl with a Banjo (1894), a pastel recently acquired by the museum and presented to the public for the first time. This exceptional work evokes the monumental decoration Cassatt created for the Woman’s Building at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

Practical Information

Dates: until 31 January 2027
Venue: Musée d’Orsay, Esplanade Valéry-Giscard-d’Estaing, Paris 7th arrondissement
Getting there: Solférino metro station (line 12) or Musée d’Orsay station (RER line C)
Opening hours: 9.30 am to 6 pm, with late-night opening on Thursdays until 9.45 pm

Continue Your Parisian Day in the 11th Arrondissement

After a day immersed in the Musée d’Orsay’s galleries, return to the vibrant energy of the 11th arrondissement. Set in a beautifully restored former textile factory, Hôtel Fabric welcomes you just moments from Oberkampf, renowned for its lively bars, inviting restaurants and independent workshops. It is the ideal address for a cultural weekend in Paris, whether you are travelling solo, as a couple or with friends.

Book your stay directly on the Hôtel Fabric website and experience the Mary Cassatt exhibition before it closes.

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