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Portrait of a Young Woman

Portrait of a Young Woman

The Met

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

Date: ca. 1885

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 10 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (27.3 x 22.2 cm)

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

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Brief Description

Young woman with dark hair, light skin, reddish lips, gazing left against a patterned background

Detailed Description

The painting depicts a head-and-shoulders portrait of a young woman, positioned slightly off-center to the left. Her dark brown hair is pulled back, framing a light-toned face with soft, rounded features. Her eyes are dark and gaze downwards and to the left, while her lips are a muted reddish hue. She wears a loose-fitting garment, possibly a blouse or dress, in an off-white or cream color. The fabric is rendered with visible, broad brushstrokes that create folds and shadows, suggesting a soft texture. Behind her, the background is a light, yellowish-tan color, covered with scattered, reddish-brown, abstract brushstrokes that resemble petal-like shapes or a floral pattern. A dark, indistinct shape, possibly the back of a chair, is visible behind her right shoulder. The overall painting style is loose and painterly, with prominent brushwork throughout.

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Portrait of a Young Woman by Edgar Degas

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