Edgar Degas, Attributed: Two Women in an Interior
Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917)
Attributed.
Pastel on paper depicting two women in an intimate interior scene, one seated in the foreground and the other standing beside her. The composition is rendered with expressive strokes of blue, rose, orange, violet, and ochre, creating a lively interplay of color and movement characteristic of late 19th-century pastel work.
Signed “Degas†lower left.
Edgar Degas was a French artist closely associated with Impressionism and celebrated for his depictions of modern Parisian life, particularly dancers, women at work, and private interior scenes. He was especially admired for his innovative use of pastel, combining spontaneous draftsmanship with rich layers of color and unconventional compositions.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 12 7/8 x 12 7/8 in.
PROVENANCE
Private collection.
Condition
Good condition consistent with age.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917)
Attributed.
Pastel on paper depicting two women in an intimate interior scene, one seated in the foreground and the other standing beside her. The composition is rendered with expressive strokes of blue, rose, orange, violet, and ochre, creating a lively interplay of color and movement characteristic of late 19th-century pastel work.
Signed “Degas†lower left.
Edgar Degas was a French artist closely associated with Impressionism and celebrated for his depictions of modern Parisian life, particularly dancers, women at work, and private interior scenes. He was especially admired for his innovative use of pastel, combining spontaneous draftsmanship with rich layers of color and unconventional compositions.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 12 7/8 x 12 7/8 in.
PROVENANCE
Private collection.
Condition
Good condition consistent with age.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
