Artwork preview

Woman in a Ruffled Cap

Edgar Degas

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a portrait titled "Woman in a Ruffled Cap" by Edgar Degas. The portrait is a black and white drawing on paper, showing a woman from the chest up. The woman has dark hair covered by a white cap with ruffles around the face. She wears a white garment with a bow at the neck. The background of the portrait is shaded with darker tones behind the woman. The drawing is set within a rectangular border on the paper, which is slightly off-white. The paper itself has rough edges. The portrait's style suggests it is from the late 19th or early 20th century. The overall appearance is simple, focusing on the subject.

Artwork Details

Dimensions
706 × 900 px
Museum Record
View original
Palette