Woman in a Café 1877

Edgar Degas's "Woman in a Café" (1877) is a pastel on paper depicting a woman seated at a table in a Parisian café. Known for his depictions of modern life, Degas captures the mundane yet intimate moment, highlighting the woman's elegance and solitude. The loose brushstrokes and fragmented composition are characteristic of Impressionism, but with Degas's signature focus on movement and gesture. This piece, likely portraying a Parisian café, is a testament to Degas's keen observation of everyday life and his ability to portray it with both realism and artistic flair.