René de Gas [recto]
1855
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1855
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
René de Gas [recto] is a 1855 graphite by Edgar Degas, a Impressionism work, depicting boy, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a woman from behind, seated on a wooden chair. She wears a simple dress and a hat. The artist used quick, light lines to capture her shape. Degas often drew dancers and women in daily tasks. He liked to show quiet moments, not just big gestures. This piece feels unfinished, like a study instead of a polished work. Look up another sketch by Degas, Edgar.
