Mademoiselle La La at the Cirque Fernando
- Original dimensions
- 77.5 x 117.2 cm
- Movement
- impressionism
- Museum
- National Gallery
- Year
- 1879
Scene depicted
In this painting , Degas captivatingly depicts the circus artist Mademoiselle La La, at the center of attention in a composition full of life and movement. The spectators, from various backgrounds, are enchanted by the performance, while the light through the colorful costumes creates an atmosphere of wonder. Every detail, from the draping of her clothing to the animation of the crowd, enhances this canvas .
Historical context
Created in 1879 in Paris, during a vibrant context of artistic effervescence, this painting is at the heart of the impressionist movement. The canvas is currently exhibited at the National Gallery, revealing the timeless beauty of an era marked by a rediscovery of light and emotions.
Place in the artist's career
The painting Mademoiselle La La at the Cirque Fernando is situated at a crossroads in Degas's career. As a period of intense creativity, it reveals his stylistic evolution. To be compared with L'Absinthe and Les Danseuses, this work testifies to his ability to capture the essence of human emotion. The mastery of movement and light is affirmed here in all its splendor.
Anecdote
Edgar Degas once stated: “Art is what makes life more interesting than art.” This reflection resonates in the genesis of his masterpiece . Inspired by the effervescence of a spring morning, the vibrant scene of the circus captured his imagination, an emotion felt through every brushstroke on the canvas .
Major exhibitions
fourth impressionist exhibition