Dancers in the Rehearsal Room with a Double Bass
The Met
Artist: Edgar Degas(French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris)
Date: ca. 1882–85
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 15 3/8 x 35 1/4 in. (39.1 x 89.5 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Ballerinas in a dimly lit studio, a violin resting on the floor in the foreground
Detailed Description
The scene is rendered in dark, muted tones. The left side of the composition features a dark, earthy brown floor that extends across the lower half, meeting a dark olive-green wall that occupies the upper left quadrant. In the lower left foreground, a brown violin with a dark fingerboard and scroll lies on its side on the floor, its strings and bridge visible. To the right of the violin, several ballerinas are scattered across the space. In the immediate foreground, seen from behind, a ballerina bends forward, wearing a light-colored tutu with a prominent yellow bow at her waist. Her skin tone is a muted peach. Further into the mid-ground, another ballerina stands, also seen from behind, wearing a dark blue shawl over a light blue tutu, with her arms held in a preparatory position. Behind these figures, several other ballerinas are visible, some in white or pale blue tutus, others with hints of green and orange in their attire. They are in various poses, some bending, some standing. The background on the right side features tall, light-colored vertical shapes, possibly windows, which provide a subtle source of light to the scene. The overall lighting is subdued.
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