The Ballet Scene from Meyerbeer’s Opera

Artwork: The Ballet Scene from Meyerbeer’s Opera Robert Le Diable

Artist: Hilaire-Germain Edgar Degas

Created: 1876

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 121 x 115 cm (with frame)

Location: Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK

Photography by @webgalleryofvisualart (L-C E)

‘’This painting is a fine example of Degas’ opera scenes. It depicts the final act of the Romantic opera Robert le Diable when deceased nuns come back to life and execute some bacchanal dance. The scene is depicted from behind the orchestra and the first rows of spectators among whom can be recognised some friends of the artist. This compositional idea is quite typical of Degas and is recurring in several stage representations. Although Degas was close to some Impressionist painters, he rather defined his work as realist.’’

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