Two women trimming hats. Part of table with spindle hat stand is visible. All set against a background of a vertical-striped green and lavender wall.
Edgar Degas, Little Milliners, 1882, pastel on paper wrapped on cardboard, 19 1/4 x 28 1/4 in. (48.9 x 71.8 cm), Purchase: acquired through the generosity of an anonymous donor, F79-34
Toggle Caption
Download image

Edgar Degas, Little Milliners, 1882

Share

doi: 10.37764/78973.5.618
ArtistEdgar Degas, French, 1834–1917
TitleLittle Milliners
Object Date1882
Alternate and Variant TitlesL’Atelier de la Modiste; The Milliner’s Shop; Petites modistes
MediumPastel on beige, medium weight, wove paper wrapped onto original cardboard mount
Dimensions (Unframed)19 1/4 x 28 1/4 in. (48.9 x 71.8 cm)
SignatureSigned and dated upper left: 1882 / Degas
Credit LineThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Purchase: acquired through the generosity of an anonymous donor, F79-34

Scholarly research and commentary to be published in 2023.

Resize view

Resize view