Hortense Valpinçon 1883

Edgar Degas, a prominent French artist, created the charcoal drawing "Hortense Valpinçon" in 1883. This portrait captures the subject's profile, emphasizing the delicate features of her face and the graceful lines of her neck. Degas, known for his depictions of dancers and Parisian life, often utilized quick sketches and expressive lines to capture the essence of his subjects. This drawing showcases his mastery of this style, resulting in a captivating study of a woman's beauty. Degas’s work is considered part of the Impressionist movement, but his style leaned towards Realism.