The Curtain (c. 1880)
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The Curtain (c. 1880) is a pastel and monotype on paper artwork by Edgar Degas that depicts a social gathering in a theater:
Subject
The scene shows a ballerina in a white costume, a man in a black suit and top hat, and other figures in the wings of a theater. The background features a partially raised painted backdrop, a tree trunk, and a translucent drape or screen.
Technique
Degas' use of soft and vibrant pastel colors, dappled light, and hazy rendering of the figures create a sense of depth, texture, and an ephemeral moment.
Size
The work measures 11 7/16 × 13 1/8 in (29.1 × 33.3 cm).
Location
The Curtain is part of the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Artist
Edgar Degas was a French Impressionist artist known for his oil paintings and pastel drawings.