1877
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Mademoiselle Bécat at the Cafe des Ambassadeurs (Aux Ambassadeurs: Mlle Bécat) is a 1877 ink by Edgar Degas, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a woman, Mademoiselle Bécat, sitting at a table in a cafe. The interior setting is dimly lit, with soft light illuminating the scene. The woman is dressed in a long, dark dress and has her hair pulled back. She appears to be lost in thought, gazing downward. The painting's use of lithography creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the overall atmosphere of the scene. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the subtle expressions and postures of the figures. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.
Born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas on 19 July 1834 in Paris, Edgar Degas came from an affluent banking family with aristocratic roots and spent his childhood among the cultivated circles of the French capital.
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