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Mary Cassatt at the Louvre: The Paintings Gallery

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the back view of a person standing in front of a wall with framed artworks. They have short, curly hair and wear a long-sleeved dress. The person holds an umbrella in their right hand and a closed book in their left arm. The background features textured walls with designs and two large framed pictures. The floor is wooden.

Artwork Details

Date
1879/1880
Medium
etching, soft-ground etching, aquatint, and drypoint on wove paper
Dimensions
2478 × 5808 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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