Edgar Degas, Ballet Rehearsal on Stage 1874 Art Print

There is a hushed, gritty tension that permeates the wooden floorboards of a theater before the curtain rises. In this monochromatic 1874 masterpiece, the viewer is positioned as a silent observer to the repetitive, physical labor of the dance.

About Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas worked in pastel, oil and sculpture, and often used unusual, cropped viewpoints inspired by photography. His soft pastel colour suits bedrooms, dressing areas and calm living spaces. The Impressionists held their first independent exhibition in Paris in 1874. Impressionist paintings use visible brushstrokes and soft colour that feel bright and airy on a wall.

Styling this Edgar Degas print

The black-and-white colour scheme gives this Edgar Degas print a clear, confident presence. Its wide format suits the space above the bed in a bedroom: 20×30″ or 24×36″ for impact, 12×18″ for a smaller wall. Black and white suits any palette, so this Edgar Degas print is easy to place; finish it with a black or antique-gold frame and a white mat. This Edgar Degas print also anchors a gallery wall well; surround it with smaller black-and-white pieces at even 2–3 inch gaps.

At a glance

• Type: Edgar Degas print
• Artist: Edgar Degas
• Year: 1874
• Style: Impressionism
• Colours: black-and-white
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: Edgar Degas Posters, Impressionist Art Prints