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Édouard Manet, Seated, Right Profile

Sitter Edouard Manet French
ca. 1868
Not on view
This exploratory sketch fumbles with the sitter's arms and overcoat, but the head appears strong and sure; Manet's hair has been tousled by the removal of his hat. The full-bearded profile served as practice for the striking bust-length portrait Degas etched not long afterward.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Édouard Manet, Seated, Right Profile
  • Artist: Edgar Degas (French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris)
  • Sitter: Edouard Manet (French, Paris 1832–1883 Paris)
  • Date: ca. 1868
  • Medium: Black chalk on faded pink wove paper
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 14 1/8 x 11 in. (35.9 x 27.9cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
  • Object Number: 19.51.6
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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