The Savoy Girl 1860

"The Savoy Girl" is an oil painting by Edgar Degas, created in 1860. The painting, currently housed in the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, depicts a young woman with a somber expression. Her white lace collar and large, frilled bonnet are prominent features, emphasizing a traditional style. Degas, known for his Impressionist and realist works, captures the subject's simple beauty with subtle brushstrokes and a soft, warm color palette. The artwork is a testament to Degas's early interest in portraying everyday people and their everyday lives, a motif that would later become central to his artistic output.