Painting reproduction on canvas of the artwork
Young Woman in Black (Degas)

This portrait of a “Young Woman in Black” is an early work by Edgar Degas. It depicts a seated woman, dressed in a sober black dress, enhanced by a white collar and a yellow ribbon. Her gaze is direct and her expression is calm, almost shy. The background is left unfinished, with broad strokes of blue and brown, a technique that focuses all attention on the model’s face and psychology. Degas already shows his ability to capture the presence and individuality of his subjects, even in his earliest works. It is an intimate and sensitive portrait that reveals the artist’s precocious mastery.