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Head of a Woman (Portrait of Mrs Ernest May), 1881-1882 (pastel on paper)
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Head of a Woman (Portrait of Mrs Ernest May), 1881-1882 (pastel on paper)
988372 Head of a Woman (Portrait of Mrs Ernest May), 1881-1882 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 41x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of a Woman (Portrait of Mrs Ernest May); Tete de femme (Portrait de Mme Ernest May). Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Pastel on paper. Drawn 1881-1882. 41 x 30cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22307784
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1880s 1881 1882 Brown Brown Colour Brown Hair Brunette Bust Length Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Dark Hair Degas Direct Gaze Downcast Edgar Degas Expression Facial Expression Female Garment Heartbroken Impressionist Art Impressionistic Looking At Camera Looking Down Mature Mature Adult Mature Woman Mature Women Maturity Melancholia Melancholy Middle Aged Negative Concept Pastel On Paper Pensive Quarter Length Thought Thoughtful Woman Alone Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Headwear Portrait Style Portraiture Sadness Thinking
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This print captures the essence of Edgar Degas' "Head of a Woman (Portrait of Mrs Ernest May)" with stunning clarity. The portrait, created between 1881 and 1882, showcases Degas' mastery in pastel on paper technique. In this close-up view, we are drawn into the contemplative gaze of a woman who remains unnamed but exudes an air of melancholy. Her brown hair is elegantly arranged under a bonnet, framing her face with a touch of sophistication. With her direct gaze at the camera, she invites us to delve into her world and share in her emotions. Degas' impressionistic style shines through in this artwork as he skillfully captures every nuance and expression on the subject's face. The fine details bring out the depth of sadness that seems to weigh heavily upon her heart. It is as if she carries within herself a profound sense of loss or longing. The artist's choice to focus solely on the head and shoulders further intensifies our connection with this mysterious woman. We cannot help but contemplate what thoughts occupy her mind as she sits there, lost in introspection. Through his masterful use of color and composition, Degas transports us back to late nineteenth-century France where society was undergoing significant changes. This evocative portrait serves not only as a testament to Degas' talent but also offers us an intimate glimpse into the inner world of its subject - capturing both beauty and sorrow in equal measure.
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