Degas and His Model by Maurice Denis. An intimate oil painting depicting the artist Edgar Degas in profile, wearing a dark cap and coat, facing a woman in a studio setting.

Degas and His Model

Maurice Denis

1906 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A moody and intimate scene capturing artist Edgar Degas in conversation with a model, rendered in Maurice Denis’s signature Post-Impressionist style.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with cooler, clearer color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Study · Library · Living Room
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted around 1906, this work by Maurice Denis offers a contemplative look at the elder Degas and his model in a studio setting. Denis, a key figure in the Nabis movement, uses a somber palette of deep blacks and earth tones, accented by luminous light on the faces. The rich, tactile surface and heavy silhouettes create a piece with significant presence, making it a sophisticated addition to traditional or academic-inspired interiors.