Study for "Young Spartan Girls Challenging Boys"

Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas

Created:

Movement:

1860

Impressionism

key Notes:

Dynamic composition, youthful rivalry.

Dimensions:

24 x 32 1/4 in. (61 x 81.3 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

New game

story of the work:

"Study for 'Young Spartan Girls Challenging Boys'" is a work created by Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas in 1860, reflecting his interest in the themes of youth and competition. This painting serves as a preparatory study for a larger composition, showcasing Degas's innovative approach to capturing movement and the dynamics of social interaction in the context of classical themes.

Description of the work:

"Study for 'Young Spartan Girls Challenging Boys'" by Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas features a dynamic composition that captures the tension between the figures of young Spartan girls and boys engaged in a competitive challenge. The work is characterized by Degas's characteristic use of pastel and charcoal, emphasizing the fluidity of movement and the interplay of light and shadow across the figures' forms.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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