Portrait D’homme c. 1862

This charcoal drawing, created in c. 1862 by Edgar Degas, depicts a man in a formal outfit, likely a portrait of a well-to-do gentleman of the period. The artist’s signature, "Degas", appears in the lower left corner. Degas, known for his paintings of dancers, horses, and portraits, exhibits a masterful use of light and shadow to create a sense of realism in this artwork. The simple composition emphasizes the subject’s figure and lends a sense of solemnity to the piece.