An American Impressionist in Paris: Tracing Mary Cassatt’s Legacy, 100 Years Later

May 8 – 15, 2026

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Explore 19th-century impressionism in Paris with private tours of museums and iconic estates.

Discover works of the influential artist Mary Cassatt, led by art historian, curator, and Cassatt expert Jennifer Dasal.

Journey Through Paris

Explore impressionist art and the legacy of iconic American artist Mary Cassatt. 100 years after Cassatt’s passing, art historian and expert curator Jennifer Dasal takes you back in time to experience early impressionism through the works of Cassatt and her acquaintances, featuring a special excursion out of the city to the French countryside where Cassatt completed some of her most famous paintings in a private estate. Enjoy guided tours of world-renowned museums including Musee d’Orsay, Petit Palais, and Musee de l’Orangerie. Wander the lush gardens which inspired classic works by Renoir such as La Balancoire at the Musee de Montmartre and gain after-hours access to the world’s largest collection of Monet paintings at Musee Marmottan Monet. 

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Lecturer

Jennifer Dasal

Lecturer

Jennifer Dasal, Lecturer, is an art historian, curator, lecturer, and author. After stumbling into an art history class as an undergraduate student at UC Davis, Jennifer was hooked. She went on to complete an M.A. in Art History from University of Notre Dame, and completed PhD coursework in art history at the Pennsylvania State University. She is the former curator of modern and contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA), where she worked for thirteen years. She is the author of “The Club: Where American Women Artists Found Refuge in Belle Epoque Paris,” which was released in July of 2025. She’s also the creator and host of the ArtCurious Podcast, which was chosen as one of PC Magazine’s Best Podcasts of the Year for three years in a row (2018-2020).

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