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Young Woman with Her Hand over Her Mouth by Edgar Degas

Young Woman with Her Hand over Her Mouth

Young Woman with Her Hand over Her Mouth

The Met

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

Date: ca. 1875

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil colors freely mixed with turpentine on canvas

Dimensions: 16 1/4 × 13 1/8 in. (41.3 × 33.4 cm)

Credit Line: Gift of the Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust, 2018

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Brief Description

A close-up portrait of a woman with reddish-brown hair, her pale hand covering her mouth

Detailed Description

A vertical painting shows a woman's close-up portrait from the chest up, against a muted background. The woman's head is slightly tilted, and her gaze is directed downwards or her eyes are closed. Her skin is rendered in pale tones, with noticeable reddish-pink blush on her cheeks and around her eyes. Her reddish-brown hair is pulled back, with some loose strands framing her face. Her right hand is raised to her face, with the fingers covering her mouth and the lower part of her nose. The hand is painted in lighter, almost white, tones, contrasting with the darker areas of the painting. She wears a dark garment, possibly a dress or top, which is largely obscured by shadow and blends into the dark background on the right side of the canvas. The background behind her head and left shoulder is a lighter, warm beige or light brown, creating a subtle halo effect. Loose brushwork is visible throughout the painting, contributing to the textured surface. The overall palette is subdued, dominated by earthy browns, dark grays, and the pale, flushed tones of the woman's skin.

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