Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Green Blouse
- Artist
- Edgar Degas
- Date
- c.1884
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Portrait
The painting titled 'Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Green Blouse' exemplifies the skillful use of pastel techniques to capture the subject’s delicate features and vibrant attire. Displayed at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid, part of Madrid’s renowned "Golden Triangle of Art," the portrait offers a glimpse into the artist’s mastery of portraiture, emphasizing both personality and fashion. While the museum’s collection spans from Italian primitives to 20th-century European and American works, this piece reflects a keen attention to detail reminiscent of the impressionistic focus on light and color, albeit through the softer medium of pastel instead of Impressionism.
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