16×20" · Black frame · 1" mat
Drawing · 19th century
National Gallery of Art
The Curtain
Edgar Degas · c. 1880
Size
16×20"
Every size is printed sharp, right up to 36×48". This one is an unusual shape, so every size trims it. 16×20" keeps the most.
Frame
$169
16×20" · Black frame
Have a photo of your own? We upscale & frame anything.
We start from National Gallery of Art's own photograph. That is why the brushwork still holds up at 36×48".
Archival print, solid wood frame. Printed and framed to order in the USA, delivered in 3 to 5 business days.
About this work
- Artist
- Edgar Degas (French, 1834 - 1917)
- Date
- c. 1880
- Medium
- pastel over charcoal and monotype on laid paper mounted on board
- Original size
- sheet: 29 x 33.3 cm (11 7/16 x 13 1/8 in.)
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
National Gallery of Art. Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon. This work is in the public domain under CC0 1.0 (Public Domain). View the record at National Gallery of Art
Common questions
Where can I buy a framed print of The Curtain?
Frameable sells framed prints of The Curtain by Edgar Degas. We print from National Gallery of Art's own photograph of it, on archival paper, framed in solid wood in the USA. Framed prints start at $79 and are delivered in 3 to 5 business days.
What size should a print of The Curtain be?
The original drawing measures 29 × 33.3 cm, so 16×20" holds its proportions best. 11×14" and 8×10" also fit with minimal cropping. Every size is printed sharp, so the choice is about your wall, not the file.
Is it legal to print The Curtain?
Yes. The Curtain (c. 1880) by Edgar Degas is in the public domain, and National Gallery of Art has released its image under a CC0 license that allows unrestricted reproduction, including framed prints for your home.
