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Edgar Degas

Violinist, Study for "The Dance Lesson"

ca. 1878–79
Pastel and charcoal on green wove paper; squared for transfer in charcoal; letterpress printing on verso
39.1 × 29.8 cm (15.4 × 11.7 in)

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