The Collector of Prints (Degas)
The Collector of Prints is a mid-19th century painting by French artist Edgar Degas. Done in oil on canvas, the painting is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.[1]
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| Artist | Edgar Degas |
| Year | 1866 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 53 cm × 40 cm (21 in × 16 in) |
| Location | Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City |
| Accession | 29.100.44 |
Description
The painting depicts an art collector in his modest gallery. On display are a number of cheap lithographs accompanied by more valuable Chinese and Japanese art. It is one of many Degas paintings showing people at work in a way that defines their character.
The work is on view at the Metropolitan Museum's Gallery 815.
References
- "The Collector of Prints". www.metmuseum.org. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
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