Lady in Black
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 60 x 51 cm h x w x d: Ram 75 x 63 x 3,5 cm
Inventory numberNM 1759
AcqusitionGift 1913 Nationalmusei Vänner
Other titlesTitle (sv): Svartklädd dam Title (en): Lady in Black
DescriptionExhibition text: A woman dressed in black sits on a sofa, the fabric of which is rendered with sketch-like brushstrokes. To the left in the background, a window appears to be covered by a sheer curtain. The painting is characteristic of Degas’ female portraits from the late 1870s, which often have neutral titles that obscure the identity of the subject. Degas was part of the Impressionist circle, but he was not an advocate of plein air painting; instead, he emphasized the importance of memory in the artistic process.
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Motif categoryPortrait
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TechniquePainting
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