Portrait of Edgar Degas, wearing a hat 1876

This etching by Marcellin Desboutin, a prominent French artist of the 19th century, features a striking portrait of Edgar Degas, a fellow artist, in profile. Degas is depicted in a casual pose, wearing a hat, and his distinct features are rendered with a refined sense of detail, typical of Desboutin's style. The artwork, dated 1876, offers a glimpse into the artistic circles of the era, capturing the essence of Degas's personality through Desboutin's skilled use of line and tone. This piece is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.