Study for "Mme Théodore Gobillard" (née Yves Morisot) 1869

Edgar Degas's "Study for 'Mme Théodore Gobillard' (née Yves Morisot)" (1869) is a preparatory drawing for a larger portrait of the artist's sister-in-law. Degas, known for his depictions of dancers and horses, used a delicate graphite technique to capture the subject's likeness and her elegant pose on a couch. The partially obscured figure on the left suggests a preliminary study, showcasing the artist's evolving process. This drawing exemplifies Degas's focus on capturing movement and fleeting moments in a refined and understated manner.