1865
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Edmondo and Thérèse Morbilli is a 1865 oil by Edgar Degas, a Realism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting depicts a portrait of a man and woman, likely a couple, seated together. The man is positioned on the right side of the canvas, wearing a dark jacket and pants, while the woman sits on the left, dressed in a light-colored blouse and dark skirt. Her hand rests on her chin, and her elbow is propped on a table or chair. The background of the painting features a warm, earthy tone, with a curtain or wall behind the subjects. The overall atmosphere of the portrait appears somber and introspective. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you can explore the use 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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