The Bellelli Family by Edgar Degas. A large-scale group portrait showing a woman and two girls standing in a blue-wallpapered room while a man sits in profile at a desk.

The Bellelli Family

Edgar Degas

1900 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This monumental family portrait by Edgar Degas captures a complex domestic scene with a sophisticated palette of blue, black, and white.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Masterfully executed by Edgar Degas, 'The Bellelli Family' is a cornerstone of 19th-century psychological realism. The painting depicts the artist's aunt and her family in their Florentine apartment, arranged with a formal precision that highlights the relationships between the figures. The cool tones of the floral wallpaper provide a striking backdrop for the high-contrast black and white attire of the mother and daughters.

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