Degas and His Model offers an intimate look into the world of Edgar Degas through the eyes of his model, Alice Michel. Originally published in French in 1919 and now translated into English for the first time, this memoir provides a rare perspective on Degas’s working methods and personality. While Alice Michel’s true identity remains a mystery, her vivid descriptions and compelling anecdotes offer valuable insights into Degas’s artistic process and character. This book is essential reading for art enthusiasts, Degas admirers, and anyone interested in Impressionism and the artist-model relationship.

• Softcover, 64 pages, 4 1/4 x 7 inches
• Published by David Zwirner Books