Lilla Cabot Perry

Lilla Cabot Perry was an American artist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her landscape paintings and portraits. Influenced by European art movements like Impressionism, she studied in France and was inspired by renowned artists such as Claude Monet. Perry played a key role in introducing Impressionist techniques to American art and was a founding member of the Ten American Painters. Her work often captures natural scenes with vibrant colors and loose brushwork, reflecting her interest in capturing fleeting moments and atmospheric effects. She was also a prominent art educator and supporter of women artists.