The Dance Foyer at the Opera on the rue Le Peletier - Edgar Degas
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L'œuvre en bref
In The Dance Foyer at the Opera on the rue Le Peletier, Degas transports the viewer into the bustling backstage area of the opera house. The dancers prepare, chat and stretch, bathed in the soft light that filters through the windows and refracts off the polished parquet floor. The pale pink dresses and wispy tutus contrast with the earthy tones of the architecture, creating an atmosphere that is both enchanting and authentic. At the heart of Impressionism, Degas painstakingly depicted this genre scene, mixing movement and pause, light and shadow. This painting is a vibrant tribute to the intimate moments that precede the excitement of the scene, capturing the real life behind the glamour.
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Reproduction de Le Foyer de la danse à l'Opéra de Edgar Degas


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