Project for Portraits in a Frieze - Three Women 1879

Edgar Degas's *Project for Portraits in a Frieze - Three Women* (1879) is a striking example of his signature style, with the artist's characteristic use of charcoal and pastel to depict figures in dynamic poses. The three women, captured in a fleeting moment, exemplify Degas's fascination with movement and everyday life, particularly the world of dance and Parisian social scenes. The use of gestural lines and loose composition further amplifies the sense of spontaneity and informality that Degas sought to capture in his artwork.