Artwork
Marguerite De Gas, the Artist's Sister (Marguerite De Gas, soeur de l'artiste)
Marguerite De Gas, the Artist's Sister (Marguerite De Gas, soeur de l'artiste) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Marguerite De Gas, the Artist's Sister is a print created by Edgar Degas in 1861 using etching and drypoint techniques on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of Degas's sister, Marguerite, depicted with a serious expression, wearing a hat adorned with feathers and a high collar. The work reflects Degas's focus on portraiture and domestic subjects.
Technique & Style
The etching and drypoint techniques used by Degas create a gritty, sketchy texture, achieved by carving into a metal plate. The rough lines around Marguerite's face and clothing contribute to the print's expressive quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas on 19 July 1834 in Paris, Edgar Degas came from an affluent banking family with aristocratic roots and spent his childhood among the cultivated circles of the French capital.
