Description
The work "in the stables - horse and dog" (1861) by Edgar Degas is a captivating representation that encapsulates the relationship between the man, the animal and the surrounding environment, all through a distinctive impressionist lens. Degas, known for its innovative approach and their mastery of the movement, is not limited to representing animals in a conventional way; In this work, he captures an intimate and powerful scene that invites the spectator to immerse himself in everyday life, a practice that would become an emblematic characteristic of his career.
The composition of the painting is characterized by its diagonality that suggests a dynamic space. A robust horse occupies the left side of the canvas, contrasted instantly by the presence of a dog that is on the right, establishing an immediate visual relationship between both animals. The position of the animals, almost in a scorzo, accentuates their voluminity and movement, creating a subtle tension that attracts the look. Through the disposition of the elements, Degas manages to transmit both the force of the horse and the fragility of the dog, offering a visual comment on primary forces of nature that coexist in the same environment.
The use of color in this work is equally remarkable. Degas selects a rich and terrous palette that reflects the shadow of the stables, with browns and predominant ocher, suggestive of the rustic environment and the rawness of the space. The color plays a crucial role in the creation of an enveloping atmosphere; It highlights the nuances of the animals of the animals, making them almost palpable, while the dark funds contrast with the lightness and vitality of the central composition. This color choice not only contributes depth to the work, but also a sense of heat and closeness, while reinforcing the connection between the subjects of the painting.
Degas, although known for its ballet representations and urban life, also explores the rural world with an intensely personal approach. The work "in the stables - horse and dog", within this context, can be seen as a reflection of its interest in capturing movement and natural life, exploring the intimacy of the relationship between animals. The freshness of the painting is in how human figures are discarded in favor of a direct and visceral connection between the viewer and the animals.
The brush technique is loose and vibrant, which allows light to play on the forms, giving life to the surface of the paint. Degas uses an approach that remembers the immediacy of the captured moment, a technique that is perceived in the treatment of textures of both the horse's fur and the dog, as well as the environment. This fusion between detail and mild unpredictability in technical execution invites the viewer to interpret the canvas as an instant in time, immortalizing a scene that, otherwise, could have gone unnoticed.
Although the work is less known compared to the acclaimed dances and portraits of Degas, "in the stables - horse and dog" stands out as a testimony of the innovative approach of the artist towards his themes and his ability to transform everyday life into art. The ability to capture not only the external image, but also the essence and life of the subjects, is what makes this piece a significant work within its repertoire, allowing the viewer to explore a forgotten corner of the life that , in the hands of Degas, it charges a new dimension of beauty and meaning.
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