The Bellelli Sisters (Giovanna and Giuliana Bellelli)
1865
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1865
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Bellelli Sisters (Giovanna and Giuliana Bellelli) is a 1865 oil by Edgar Degas, a Realism work, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The painting depicts two young women standing side by side, facing right. The woman on the left wears a black dress with a white collar and a black choker, while the woman on the right wears a brown dress with a white collar and a black choker. Both women have their hair pulled back, and the woman on the left has her hands clasped in front of her. The background of the painting features a wall with vertical stripes, and there is a wooden chair to the right of the women. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the two women lost in thought. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subjects. To learn more about this technique, explore the works of artist Edgar Degas.
