The Collector of Prints

The Collector of Prints is an oil-on-canvas painting by the French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. The painting, which was produced in 1866, depicts an unknown male subject sitting down, pausing while browsing through a portfolio of prints and meeting the viewer's gaze. This work, influenced by prominent artists and critics of the time such as Daumier, Manet, and Duranty, embodied Degas's interest in exploring complex backgrounds. As a result, the background behind the subject displays a varied compilation of photographs, cards, prints, fabrics, and other objects.