Horses in a Meadow
- Original dimensions
- 40 x 31.8 cm
Scene depicted
The painting "Horses in a Meadow" highlights a delicate composition where several horses frolic freely in a green field. With a sublime technique, Degas captures the dynamism of these animals, translating freedom and vitality. Shadows dance on the ground, paying homage to the light filtering through the trees, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and wonder.
Historical context
Œuvre : Horses in a Meadow |BRK| Artiste : Edgar Degas |BRK| Année : 1871 |BRK| Musée : National Gallery of Art |BRK| Dimensions : 40 x 31.8 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This [title of the painting] marks a significant turning point in the career of Edgar Degas , a moment of creativity where he manages to combine technique and emotion. It is situated between "The Dance Class" and "Dancers at Rest," two other canvases that also showcase his interest in movement and everyday life. Here, the fusion of his Impressionist style and a realistic approach to animals are testimonies of an unprecedented artistic maturity.
Anecdote
“Art is the reflection of life, without its imperfections,” would have declared Edgar Degas one sunny morning, as he stood in a sunlit meadow. It is this quest for immediacy, this desire to seize the ephemeral that gave birth to this masterpiece . Each brushstroke resonates here like an echo of memories from a suspended time, where natural beauty combines with the power of painting .