Edmondo and Thérèse Morbilli
- Original dimensions
- 89.7 x 117.2 cm
- Museum
- National Gallery of Art
- Year
- 1865
Scene depicted
In this painting, Degas captures a delicate moment of daily life, where the tenderness between Edmondo and Thérèse Morbilli is palpable. The work depicts not only a couple but also a deep connection with the present moment, where emotions and light intertwine to bring life to a unique and touching composition.
Historical context
The painting emblematic "Edmondo et Thérèse Morbilli" was born in the heart of Paris, a city bustling with creativity, in 1865. This pictorial work belongs to the famous Impressionist movement, which would revolutionize French art. It is currently exhibited at the National Gallery of Art , where it attracts the attention of art lovers from around the world.
Place in the artist's career
"Edmondo et Thérèse Morbilli" represents a pivotal moment in the career of Edgar Degas . Although it was a period of research and experimentation, this painting resonates as a fusion of his youthful style and his later aspirations. In parallel, the paintings "L'Absinthe" and "Danseuse au repos" show Degas's technical and emotional evolution, reflecting an artist in search of depth.
Anecdote
It is said that Edgar Degas once shared: "Art is a cry of the soul, captured in eternity." It was at that moment, in a peaceful alley in Paris, on a gentle spring morning, that he crossed the knowing gaze of Edmondo and Thérèse Morbilli, inspiring him to create this work that would forever infuse a human essence into every brushstroke.