Who painted Portrait of Mme. Lisle and Mme Loubens?

Portrait of Mme. Lisle and Mme Loubens was painted by Edgar Degas in 1868.

Where can I see Portrait of Mme. Lisle and Mme Loubens?

Portrait of Mme. Lisle and Mme Loubens is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Portrait of Mme. Lisle and Mme Loubens?

Portrait of Mme. Lisle and Mme Loubens is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Mme. Lisle and Mme Loubens?

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Artwork

Portrait of Mme. Lisle and Mme Loubens

Edgar Degas , 1868

Portrait of Mme. Lisle and Mme Loubens is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Portrait of Mme.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Mme. Lisle and Mme Loubens is an oil painting by Edgar Degas, dated to 1868, and is part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two women seated together in a subdued atmosphere, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of a lamp with a red shade between them.

Technique & Style

Degas employed loose, rapid brushstrokes and a muted color palette, featuring deep browns and soft grays, with the red lamp shade providing a focal point, to capture a quiet, intimate moment.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Edgar Degas

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.