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René de Gas [recto]

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sketch shows a young person from the waist up in a three-quarter view facing to the viewer's left. They have short hair, defined facial features, and are wearing a coat with a bow tie. One hand rests on a surface, and the other appears to hold the garment's belt. The background has intricate patterns that could be wallpaper or a framed artwork, suggesting a domestic setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1855
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3333 × 4327 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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