Edgar Degas: The Young Woman With Ibis

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Edgar Degas is a French artist born in Paris. However, the Young Woman with Ibis was created during his second stay in Rome throughout the years 1857 and 1858. Edgar used oil and painting while creating this work of art which measures one hundred centimeters by seventy-four centimeters and nine millimeters (Rewald 4) .The enigmatic work features a woman leaning against a patio at a distance. The city behind the woman who has two ibises on both her shoulders seems to be a Muslim city. Ibis are mainly associated with wisdom and fertility. The authentic meaning of the art remains a mystery since the art was never exhibited in the time of Edgar’s life. Unfortunately, it was discovered after his death. The piece is a product of carefully painted

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