Edgar Degas - Self Portrait in a Soft Hat 1858

Self Portrait in a Soft Hat 1858
Self Portrait in a Soft Hat
1858 26x19cm oil/canvas
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute at Williamstown, MA, USA

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From Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute at Williamstown:
Degas made nearly forty self-portraits between 1854 and 1864. During this period, he traveled extensively in Italy, studying Old Master paintings and developing his own style. The artist approached self-portraits as a platform for experimentation and most remained in his studio until his death. In this image, Degas presents himself in a striking hat, white painting smock, and orange cravat. The delicate modeling of the face, much of which is in shadow, contrasts with the unpainted area in the bottom left corner.
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