Brothel Scene (1877)

Hidden away in Degas' studio until after his death, these sketches offer a voyeuristic peek into Parisian brothels, a stark contrast to his famous ballerinas. In this scene, a card game unfolds with palpable tension; a client leans in heavily, his arm draped over a woman who seems focused on the cards rather than his affection. The quick, scratchy lines capture a raw, unglamorous moment of the 'Maison Close,' proving that the Impressionist master was just as interested in the gritty reality of modern life as he was in light and color.

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