1864
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
David and Goliath is a 1864 oil by Edgar Degas, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
The painting depicts a man, David, standing in a field with a sling in his hand. He is shown in profile, facing to the right, with his body leaning forward. In the background, a figure of Goliath can be seen, but it is not clearly defined. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. This painting is an early work by the artist Edgar Degas, and it showcases his interest in exploring the human form and movement. To learn more about Degas' techniques and artistic style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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