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Lady with a Dog, ca 1877-1880. Creator: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
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Lady with a Dog, ca 1877-1880. Creator: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Lady with a Dog, ca 1877-1880. Found in the Collection of the Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arkitektur og Design, Oslo
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Arkitektur Og Design Degas Edgar 1834 1917 Flamboyant Nasjonalmuseet For Kunst Oslo Stroll
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Edgar Degas' "Lady with a Dog," painted between 1877 and 1880, captures a moment of casual elegance and leisurely sophistication. The painting, now part of the Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arkitektur og Design's collection in Oslo, Norway, showcases Degas' mastery of oil on canvas and his keen observation of human behavior. The subject of the painting is a woman, dressed in the height of fashionable attire for the late 19th century. Her voluminous, flamboyant skirt and intricately designed hat are reminiscent of the opulence and extravagance of the Belle Époque era in France. The lady, deep in thought, leans against a wrought-iron fence, her gaze fixed on a dog that playfully interacts with another canine at her feet. The setting of the painting is a park or a promenade, a popular destination for the Parisian elite to take a stroll and socialize. Degas' use of Impressionist techniques, such as loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors, adds to the lively and dynamic atmosphere of the scene. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the textures of the woman's dress, the intricacies of her hat, and the playful expressions of the dogs. "Lady with a Dog" is a prime example of Degas' genre paintings, which often depicted everyday life and the social interactions of the bourgeoisie. The painting invites the viewer to ponder the woman's thoughts and the significance of the moment she shares with her canine companions. Degas' ability to capture the essence of human experience and the beauty of everyday life makes "Lady with a Dog" a timeless masterpiece.
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