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Within months of her return to Europe in the autumn of 1871, Cassatt's prospects had brightened.

Her painting Two Women Throwing Flowers During Carnival was well received in the Salon of 1872, and was purchased.

She attracted much favorable notice in Parma and was supported and encouraged by the art community there: " All Parma is talking of Miss Cassatt and her picture, and everyone is anxious to know her ".