PrintsFrench19th century

Song of the Scissors

c. 1877-1878

Artists

Hilaire-Germain-Edgar DegasArtist

Classification

Prints

Technique

Monotype

Culture

French

Century

19th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

plate: 21.6 x 16.1 cm (8 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.) sheet: 26.2 x 18.5 cm (10 5/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

Provenance

Hilarie-Germain-Edgar Degas, sold; [through Vente d'Estampes, Galerie Manzi-Joyant, Paris, November 23, 1918 cat. no. 264]. Paula Cooper Gallery, New York, NY [?], sold; to Henry F. Harrison, gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1973.

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