The artwork titled “Degas portrait in the Uffizi” was created by artist Gustave Moreau in 1859. This piece falls under the Romanticism art movement and belongs to the genre of sketch and study. The artwork is currently housed at the Musée National Gustave Moreau in Paris, France.
The artwork presents a detailed and delicate study of a figure in profile, presumably Degas, who is adorned in period clothing including a hat and cape. The strokes are gentle yet assertive, capturing the essence of Romanticism with its focus on individual expression and aesthetic beauty. The monochromatic tones highlight the structure and form of the attire and the serene expression of the subject. The details, such as the tucked hand and the folds of the cape, exhibit Moreau’s skill in rendering texture and depth using minimal lines.
