Painting reproduction on canvas of the artwork
Michel Manzi Engraving an Etching (Degas)

This portrait depicts Michel Manzi, a friend of Degas, who was a printer and art publisher. He is shown in action, bent over a copper plate to create an etching. Degas captures the intensity and concentration of the craftsman. The palette is dominated by warm tones, ochres and browns, evoking the atmosphere of the workshop. The light focuses on Manzi’s hands and face, highlighting his expertise. It is a tribute from Degas to another artist and to a craft he admired and practiced himself.