Edmondo and Thérèse Morbilli
- Original dimensions
- 88.3 x 116.5 cm
- Museum
- Museum of Fine Arts Boston
- Year
- 1865
Scene depicted
This work, full of tenderness, represents a couple in a moment of intimacy, captured with the finesse of a stolen moment from life. The composition explores the nuances of affection, the exchanged glances, and delicate gestures, testifying to the harmony that Degas knew how to capture on his canvas.
Historical context
Created in 1865, during a flourishing period of Impressionism in Paris, Edmondo et Thérèse Morbilli evokes the complexity of human relationships through a delicate and intimate composition. This painting currently resides at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston , captivating visitors with its subtle play of light and warm atmosphere. The painting, measuring 88.3 x 116.5 cm, reveals a unique emotional depth.
Place in the artist's career
Edmondo et Thérèse Morbilli fits into a period of maturity for Degas, demonstrating his technical evolution. Parallel to works such as The Dance Class and The Dancers at Rest , this painting illustrates his ability to immortalize movement and fleeting emotions, marking a stylistic peak in his career.
Anecdote
Edgar Degas once said: "Painting is not the art of seeing, but the way to express what one feels." It is in this quest for authenticity that he created Edmondo et Thérèse Morbilli , inspired by a sweet spring morning where light filtered through the leaves, illuminating the faces of the protagonists in his canvas.