Portrait of Degas
Marcellin-Gilbert DesboutinPortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1902)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1823–1902
About the artwork
"Portrait of Degas" is an artwork by Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin. It is listed in the Illustration collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Illustration, a short history: Illustration serves a text or a story, a tradition that runs from decorated medieval manuscripts to printed book plates, magazines, and posters. The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are often described as a golden age of book and magazine illustration.
"Portrait of Degas" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1823–1902
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