Man Pruning a Tree 

Edgar Degas, known for his depictions of dancers and horses, also captured the essence of everyday life in his works. This charcoal drawing, “Man Pruning a Tree,” is a simple yet evocative portrayal of a man working in a garden. The artist's loose, expressive lines capture the movement of the man's body as he reaches up to prune the tree, while the sketchy details of the tree branches add a sense of realism to the scene. Degas's mastery of charcoal allows him to convey the textures of both the man's clothing and the tree bark, creating a powerful sense of immediacy. The drawing's focus on the subject's actions and the artist's fluid lines contribute to its overall sense of movement and energy.