Paule Gobillard, Jeannie Gobillard, Julie Manet, and Geneviève Mallarmé 1895

Edgar Degas’s 1895 photograph, "Paule Gobillard, Jeannie Gobillard, Julie Manet, and Geneviève Mallarmé", captures a candid moment of four women in a domestic setting. The informal composition, showcasing the women in a relaxed pose, is typical of Degas’s photographic style. The photograph showcases the distinct personalities of the women, their individual postures and expressions adding a layer of depth to the image. It’s a glimpse into the social circles of the late 19th-century, offering a nuanced understanding of the era's social interactions and aesthetic sensibilities.