Edgar Degas, Attributed/Manner of: Woman Leaning Over a Desk

Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917)

Attributed / Manner of.

Pastel on paper depicting a woman leaning forward over a desk or writing surface in an intimate interior setting. The figure is rendered with soft, broken strokes of brown, mauve, beige, blue, and touches of orange, while the surrounding furniture and architectural elements are loosely defined, creating a quiet, observational atmosphere characteristic of Degas’s studies of everyday modern life.

Signed “Degas†upper left.

Edgar Degas was a French artist closely associated with Impressionism and celebrated for his depictions of dancers, women at work, domestic interiors, and scenes of modern Parisian life. His pastel works are especially admired for their expressive line, subtle color harmonies, unconventional viewpoints, and ability to capture private, fleeting moments with remarkable immediacy.

DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 13 x 9 3/4 in.

PROVENANCE
Private collection.

Condition

Good condition consistent with age.