Ludovic Halevy Speaking with Madame Cardinal 1877

Edgar Degas was a French artist best known for his paintings of dancers. He captured the energy and movement of dancers in their daily lives. "Ludovic Halevy Speaking with Madame Cardinal" (1877) is a pastel drawing depicting a man in a top hat speaking with a woman in a red shawl. This intimate moment is captured in a fleeting gesture, characteristic of Degas' style. The piece is part of a larger body of work by Degas depicting Parisian society during the late 19th century.