1855
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Copy after 'The Finding of Moses' by Veronese is a 1855 oil by Edgar Degas, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting is a copy of 'The Finding of Moses' by Veronese, created by Edgar Degas in 1855. The scene depicts a group of people gathered around a baby, with a woman in the center holding the infant. The group is set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky. In the foreground, a dog is visible, adding a sense of realism to the scene. The use of oil paint gives the painting a rich, vibrant quality. If you're interested in learning more about Edgar Degas, look up the artist.
Born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas on 19 July 1834 in Paris, Edgar Degas came from an affluent banking family with aristocratic roots and spent his childhood among the cultivated circles of the French capital.
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