The Milliner — Edgar Degas | DiscoverArt

The Milliner

ca. 1882

Pastel and charcoal on warm gray wove paper, now discolored to buff (watermark MICHALLET), laid down on dark brown wove paper

47.6 × 62.2 cm (18.7 × 24.5 in)

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