Description
"The Hatrería store" (1855) by Edgar Degas is a work that encapsulates the fascination of the artist for the world of fashion and daily life Parisina, an issue that explored throughout his career. This painting, less known than some of his Ballet masterpieces, provides an intimate look at a commercial space, revealing both the purchase dynamics and the meticulous attention to the detail that characterizes Degas.
When observing the composition, we notice a scheme that focuses on the colorful and intricate hat deployment. The space is organized in an open plane, where the products exhibited seem to radiate a vivacity that contrasts significantly with the most subtle nuances of the environment. Hats, more than simple accessories, are presented as objects of desire, each with their own character, an exploration of shapes and textures. Degas uses a chromatic range that goes from the warm tones of the store of the store to the vibrant colors of the hats, creating an almost tangible atmosphere.
The characters in the paint are indirectly represented. The figure to the right, a woman who examines a hat, is an example of how Degas portrays women in their natural environment, in this case, during the purchase act. Through its pose and the subtle gestures it suggests, the viewer can discern both pleasure and deliberation that a hat. It is in this interaction where Degas reveals his mastery to capture ephemeral moments of everyday life, which often define the urban experience of women in the nineteenth century.
The work also reflects the influence of realism and impressionism, styles that you navigated with great skill. Through its application of color and light, in addition to its brushstroke technique, it approaches a representation that is both faithful to reality and evocative. The structure of the store, with its furniture and decorations, is presented with a naturalism that contrasts with the drama of the hats exhibited, thus accentuating the act of commercialization.
It is interesting to note that "the hattering store" is an antecedent in the work of Degas towards the exploration of the human figure in everyday spaces, which is also appreciated in its famous ballet and dance scenes. His ability to capture the essence of a moment, interrupted by the observer's gaze, makes this piece a precursor to his future production. Degas, often seen as a eyeliner of modern life, turns her vision of women and the space of the store into a meditation on female identity and experience within the capitalist context of her time.
Finally, "the Hatrería store" can be considered as a microcosm of the Parisian art and culture of the nineteenth century, a period in which fashion, trade and social life were intrinsically intertwined. This work, although less prominent in the Canon of Degas, is a testimony of its mastery and its commitment to the study of the figure and the environment, making this painting a fascinating example of its artistic legacy.
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