Prostitute
1877
Degas loved capturing women in their most unguarded, private moments, and this sketch is a perfect example. Drawn in 1877, it depicts a seated figure in a loose, flowing garment, her posture relaxed and slightly slumped in a chair. Rather than a glamorous portrait, Degas gives us a raw, honest glimpse into the everyday life of a Parisian prostitute, using quick, energetic lines to convey a sense of weary realism. It’s a fascinating look at the artist's obsession with the hidden corners of 19th-century Parisian life.
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