Landscape with Smokestacks

Landscape with Smokestacks

Edgar Degas

1896

unspecified

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with smokestacks in the distance. The sky is hazy, and the smokestacks are emitting dark smoke. In the foreground, there are fields and trees. The painting has a muted color palette, with shades of brown, green, and gray dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The painting is reminiscent of the works of Edgar Degas, who was known for his Impressionist paintings. If you're interested in learning more about Impressionism, you might want to check out the works of Edgar Degas.

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