View of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme

Edgar Degas

Created:
Movement:
1898
Impressionism
key Notes:
Impressionistic landscape, Coastal scenery
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Dimensions:
20 × 24 in. (50.8 × 61 cm) Framed: 28 7/8 × 33 in. (73.3 × 83.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"View of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme," created by Edgar Degas in 1898, depicts the coastal town of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme in France, showcasing Degas's interest in capturing light and atmosphere. The painting reflects his later style, characterized by a more impressionistic approach, although specific details about its exhibition history or provenance remain largely unknown.

Description of the work:

"View of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme" by Edgar Degas, created in 1898, depicts a coastal scene characterized by a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, with soft, muted colors that evoke a sense of tranquility. The composition features a prominent foreground of water and boats, leading the viewer's eye towards the distant town and sky, rendered with Degas's signature brushwork that captures the atmospheric effects of the setting.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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View of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme