orchestra musicians edgar degas

orchestra musicians edgar degasOrchestra Musicians plunges us into the concentrated intensity of the instrumentalists during a ballet performance. On the canvas, the musicians, with their shiny instruments, are engulfed by the music, each immersed in his or her own world. The dancers, dressed in light colours, contrast with the black of the musicians' uniforms. The chiaroscuro used by Degas emphasises the brilliance of the instruments and the intensity of their expressions. Beyond

its branches extend towards heavens where clocks melt and symbols of the subconscious float

depicts the eponymous bridge over the Harlem River in New York

soothing winter atmosphere

while the cloudy sky lends a melancholy atmosphere

and a cascade of vibrant greens and yellows bathes the canvas

is immortalised with a look imbued with serenity and a contemplative presence

Les hommes

with their energetic movements

add depth and intensity to the work

draws attention to the eyes

typical of the Italian "dolce vita"

The details of the dress and clothing