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Joseph-Henri Altès (1826–1895) by Edgar Degas

Joseph-Henri Altès (1826–1895)

Joseph-Henri Altès (1826–1895)

The Met

Artist: Edgar Degas(French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris)

Date: 1868

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (25.1 x 20 cm); with added strips 10 5/8 x 8 1/2 in. (27 x 21.6 cm)

Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

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Brief Description

Profile portrait of a bearded man with dark hair and a receding hairline, facing left

Detailed Description

A painted portrait depicts a man in profile, facing towards the left side of the frame. His head and shoulders fill the central portion of the vertical composition. The man has light-toned skin, a prominent nose, and a visible eye. He possesses a full, dark beard that covers his chin and jawline, extending up to his sideburns. His hair is dark, appearing to recede from his forehead, with some lighter, possibly balding, areas on the top of his head. He wears a dark garment, likely a jacket or suit, with a crisp white collar visible at his neck. The background is a plain, dark brown, providing a stark contrast to the man's features.

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