This project explores the longstanding gender disparities within art history through a comparative analysis of Impressionist artists Mary Cassatt and Eva Gonzalès. Completed as part of my art history degree, this paper examines how two talented women, both closely connected to the Impressionist movement, experienced vastly different levels of recognition—Cassatt becoming widely celebrated, while Gonzalès has been largely overlooked. Through this research, I analyze how factors beyond artistic ability, including societal expectations, professional networks, and gendered dynamics, shaped their careers and long-term legacies. This project was developed under the mentorship of Dr. Andy Kent-Marvick, whose guidance played an important role in shaping both my research and academic growth. This work ultimately contributed to my recognition as the Art History Top Graduate at Southern Utah University.