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Self-portrait in a soft hat by Edgar Degas

Self portrait in a soft hat by Edgar Degas

“Self-portrait in a soft hat” – a picture in which Degas is depicted not on a blank neutral background, that he practiced earlier, imitating the great representatives of the Spanish school, but saturates the canvas with color and light.

The background of the picture though and dark blue, but from a window the sunlight, equal and sated, illuminating a phlegmatic face proceeds.

The artist progresses in skill, but his posture still retains static, even stiffness, which deprives the plot of emotion and a lively feeling.

Attracts the attention of the scarf around his neck, his bright red color gives to the everyday costume, and the entire canvas is almost a key part, it is from this bright spot that the construction of the portrait begins.

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