Lilla Cabot Perry was born on 13 January 1848 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. Recognised as an important American Impressionist painter, she was one of the first women to stand out in this movement. Lilla studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Boston and also in Paris, where she had contact with Impressionist artists such as Monet and Renoir.
Her work is characterised by landscapes, portraits, and scenes from everyday life, always following her ideal of capturing the light and atmosphere of the moment. Influenced by European Impressionism, her brushstrokes were more raw, giving the forms a more vibrant look.
She was an active supporter of the arts and took part in several exhibitions, including the Paris Exhibition of 1889, where she received recognition for her work. In addition to her career as an artist, Lilla was also an educator, promoting art among women.
She died on 28 March 1933 in Paris. Today, Lilla Cabot Perry is remembered as one of the pioneers of impressionist painting in the United States, whose works continue to be appreciated for their sensitivity and genuineness.
