Édouard Manet, Seated, Right Profile

Edgar Degas French
 Sitter Edouard Manet French

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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.

Édouard Manet, Seated, Right Profile, Edgar Degas (French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris), Black chalk on faded pink wove paper

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Édouard Manet, Seated, Right Profile, Edgar Degas (French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris), Black chalk on faded pink wove paper
Édouard Manet, Seated, Right Profile, Edgar Degas (French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris), Black chalk on faded pink wove paper
Édouard Manet, Seated, Right Profile, Edgar Degas (French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris), Black chalk on faded pink wove paper

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