The Ballet from "Robert le Diable"
The Met
Artist: Edgar Degas(French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris)
Date: 1871
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 26 x 21 3/8 in. (66 x 54.3 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An audience watches performers on a dimly lit stage with arched windows in a dark hall
Detailed Description
An interior scene, likely a theater or performance hall, is dimly lit. The lower half of the scene shows an audience, seen mostly from behind or in profile, seated in rows. Figures appear predominantly male, dressed in dark suits, with some white shirts visible. Their faces are rendered with soft brushstrokes, making individual features indistinct, though some have visible beards. They are all oriented towards the upper half of the scene, where a stage or performance area is illuminated. On this stage, several figures in light-colored, flowing garments are visible, appearing to be in motion, possibly dancing or acting. Their forms are also somewhat indistinct, rendered with lighter, more fluid brushstrokes in whites, creams, and pale blues, contrasting with the dark surroundings. Behind the performers, the background features architectural elements, including a series of dark arches and windows. Some of these windows show a lighter, almost glowing, area, suggesting light from beyond or a backlit effect. The overall color palette is dominated by dark browns, blacks, and deep greens in the foreground and background, with brighter whites and blues highlighting the central performance.
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