Portrait of Mlle Fiocre in the Ballet 'La Source' by Edgar Degas. A theatrical group scene depicting women in ornate costume resting by a reflective stream alongside a drinking horse.

Portrait of Mlle Fiocre in the Ballet 'La Source'

Edgar Degas

1867 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dreamlike, theatrical scene by Edgar Degas depicting performers in a moment of repose by a woodland stream.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Study · Living Room · Bedroom
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted around 1867, this masterful work by Edgar Degas captures a scene from the ballet 'La Source'. The composition features Mlle Eugénie Fiocre and other performers in richly textured costumes, accompanied by a horse, set against a dark, rocky landscape with light reflecting off the water's surface.

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