Young Woman in Street Dress 1872

Edgar Degas's "Young Woman in Street Dress" is a charcoal and pastel drawing created in 1872. The work features a woman in a full-length dress, standing in profile against a muted orange background. Degas was known for capturing the movement and fleeting moments of daily life, particularly of dancers and women in society. This drawing exemplifies his style, showcasing the figure's posture and the intricate details of her dress with a sense of spontaneity and immediacy. The work can be found in the Fogg Museum at Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge, Massachusetts.