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Woman Embroidering

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated and looking at an object she holds in her hands. She is wearing a lace cap, a long-sleeved garment with gathered cuffs, and a tie at the neckline. The background is a dark, textured tone.

Artwork Details

Date
1855/1860
Medium
black chalk and graphite heightened with white on wove paper
Dimensions
3522 × 5207 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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