Edgar Degas Dante and Virgil at the Entrance of Hell Art Print

A heavy, brooding silence hangs over the canvas, where two figures stand at the threshold of the abyss. This print captures Edgar Degas’s 1858 interpretation of the literary giants, draped in flowing cloaks of deep crimson and muted olive. The composition is swallowed by a profound, inky darkness that defines the rocky cavern, leaving only the textured brushwork of the figures to suggest their solemn journey ahead.

About Edgar Degas

Degas is best known for ballet dancers, painted rehearsing and resting as often as performing. He worked in pastel, oil and sculpture, and often used unusual, cropped viewpoints inspired by photography. The Impressionists held their first independent exhibition in Paris in 1874.

Styling this Edgar Degas print

With its red and green palette and moody atmosphere, this Edgar Degas print brings instant personality to a wall. Its tall format suits narrow walls, hallways and the space beside a doorway in a bedroom, with 18×24″ a versatile middle size. The red and green palette of this Edgar Degas print stands out against warm neutrals and charcoal; finish it with a simple black or oak frame.

At a glance

• Type: Edgar Degas print
• Artist: Edgar Degas
• Style: Impressionism
• Colours: red and green
• Mood: moody
• Orientation: portrait
• Collections: Edgar Degas Posters, Impressionist Art Prints