Woman Viewed from Behind (Visit to a Museum) — Edgar Degas | DiscoverArt

Woman Viewed from Behind (Visit to a Museum)

c. 1879-1885

oil on canvas

81.3 × 75.6 cm (32 × 29.8 in)

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In the collection of National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. — check current display status with the museum.

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