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The Little Dressing Room, 1879-80 (drypoint in black on tan japanese paper)
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The Little Dressing Room, 1879-80 (drypoint in black on tan japanese paper)
5860370 The Little Dressing Room, 1879-80 (drypoint in black on tan japanese paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 11.9 -- 7.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Edgar Degas)
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The Little Dressing Room
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by Edgar Degas captures a moment of intimate vulnerability in 19th-century France. This small print, measuring just 11.9 by 7.7 cm, depicts a scene inside a private dressing room. Two figures, one male and one female, are shown engaged in an everyday activity - the woman adjusting her hat while the man looks on. Degas' mastery of drypoint technique is evident in the intricate details and delicate lines etched onto tan Japanese paper. The use of black ink adds depth and contrast to this impressionist artwork. The composition exudes a sense of voyeurism as we glimpse into this private space. Shadows play across the figures, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the scene. The nudity depicted is tastefully done, with only semi-nude forms visible. This artwork offers us a glimpse into domestic life during this era - the townhouse setting suggests an upper-class environment where such dressing rooms were common features. It also reflects societal norms at that time regarding gender roles and privacy. "The Little Dressing Room" is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, USA, where it continues to captivate audiences with its timeless beauty and remarkable attention to detail. As we admire this piece today, we are reminded of Degas' contribution to impressionism as an art movement and his ability to capture fleeting moments in everyday life with grace and elegance.
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