One of the early works of the master depicts his aunt Laura with her husband Gennaro, their daughter Julia and Giovanna. Laura is pregnant and dressed in black, as her father recently died, which is shown in the portrait behind.
This portrait is interesting for capturing tension and emotional distress among family members.
Related Paintings 
Portrait de Bellelli – Edgar Degas 
Retrato de Bellelli – Edgar Degas 
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Self-portrait by Edgar Degas 
Portrait of Viscount Lepika with daughters by Edgar Degas 
Place de la Concorde by Edgar Degas 
In anticipation of entering the stage by Edgar Degas
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