Artwork preview

Mademoiselle Bécat at the Cafe des Ambassadeurs (Aux Ambassadeurs: Mlle Bécat)

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing with her arms outstretched, palms open. Her facial features are subtly portrayed. She has styled hair and wears a dress with a fitted bodice and detailed sleeves. The background features a window with fireworks outside, a chandelier, and decorative elements or mirrors to the sides. The overall tone is dark and dramatic.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1877
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3242 × 3465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original