View of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme
1896-98
While Edgar Degas is famous for capturing ballerinas in motion, he surprisingly turned his gaze to quiet, rural landscapes late in his life. Looking out over the rooftops and chimneys of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme, the scene feels almost hazy, painted in muted earth tones and soft greens that blur the line between Impressionism and something more modern. Degas created this view during his final years when failing eyesight forced him away from the bustling Parisian studios he loved. It’s a rare, peaceful glimpse into the mind of an artist who usually preferred the drama of the stage to the stillness of the countryside.
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