Books (and Writers) in Art: Portrait of Edmond Duranty by Edgar Degas

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Portrait of Edmond Duranty by Edgar Degas, 1879

Portrait of Edmond Duranty by Edgar Degas, 1879

Portrait of Edmond Duranty by Edgar Degas, 1879. The Burrell Collection.

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  1. Isn’t it something that you would rarely see a portrait done these days of someone in their library or surrounded by books? Although he looks like he could use a break. Love the painting.

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    • That is a really excellent point, Judy! Maybe it will make a comeback. Being surrounded by books is my natural habitat, so I love paintings like this one.

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