Two Men
The Met
Artist: Edgar Degas(French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris)
Date: ca. 1865–69
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. (27 x 20.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Yvonne Lamon, 1992
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two bearded men in dark clothing stand in a dimly lit interior space
Detailed Description
A vertical oil painting depicts two men standing in a dimly lit interior space, rendered with visible brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by dark browns, grays, and blacks. On the left, a man stands facing slightly right, his body angled towards the viewer. He wears a dark jacket, a white collared shirt, and a dark tie. His face is partially obscured by shadow, but a dark beard is visible, and there is a reddish-orange highlight on his mouth area. His lower body is in deep shadow, with faint indications of light brown trousers. Behind him, to the upper left, are indistinct shapes in muted greens and blues. To the right, another man stands, mostly in profile facing left, with his body angled slightly towards the viewer. He also wears a dark jacket, a white shirt, and a dark tie, and has a prominent dark beard and short hair. His hands are not visible. His lower body is similarly obscured by shadow, with light brown trousers faintly visible. Behind him, to the upper right, is a framed rectangular object reflecting indistinct light shapes. The background wall is a dark, muted gray-brown. The lighting is low, creating strong contrasts and emphasizing the shadows.
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