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Portrait after a Costume Ball (Portrait of Madame Dietz-Monnin), 1879 (distemper
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Portrait after a Costume Ball (Portrait of Madame Dietz-Monnin), 1879 (distemper
2970649 Portrait after a Costume Ball (Portrait of Madame Dietz-Monnin), 1879 (distemper, metallic paint & pastel on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 85.7x75.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Joseph Winterbotham Collection; French, out of copyright
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© Joseph Winterbotham Collection / Bridgeman Images
Belle Epoque Goodbye Masquerade Society Life Tired Waving Weary Fancy Dress
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This portrait, titled "Portrait after a Costume Ball (Portrait of Madame Dietz-Monnin)" by Edgar Degas, transports us back to the glamorous world of 19th-century society life. The exhausted yet elegant figure of Madame Dietz-Monnin takes center stage as she bids farewell to the festivities of a masquerade ball. Dressed in an exquisite costume and wearing a bonnet adorned with metallic paint and pastel accents, Madame Dietz-Monnin embodies the spirit of fancy dress and leisurely entertainment. Seated gracefully with her weary expression subtly captured by Degas' brushstrokes, she exudes both elegance and exhaustion. The artist's impressionist style adds depth to this scene from belle epoque Paris. With his masterful use of distemper technique on canvas, Degas captures the essence of tiredness that lingers after a night filled with revelry. As we gaze at this three-quarter length portrayal, we can almost feel the weightiness in Madame Dietz-Monnin's posture. In this artwork from 1879, Degas skillfully depicts not just a moment frozen in time but also hints at the societal changes taking place during that era. The painting serves as a window into the extravagant social gatherings that defined high society during the late 19th century. Displayed at The Art Institute of Chicago as part of their Joseph Winterbotham Collection, this piece is an exquisite representation of Degas' talent for capturing human emotions within everyday scenes.
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