Edgar Degas, The Bellelli Family Impressionist Art Print

A palpable sense of psychological distance permeates the blue-patterned room, where a mother stands rigid in mourning black alongside her two daughters. This print captures one of Degas’s most ambitious early works, showcasing his mastery of composition through the contrasting gazes of the family members.

About Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas (1834–1917) exhibited with the Impressionists but preferred to call himself a realist. His soft pastel colour suits bedrooms, dressing areas and calm living spaces. Impressionist paintings use visible brushstrokes and soft colour that feel bright and airy on a wall. The Impressionists held their first independent exhibition in Paris in 1874.

Styling this Edgar Degas print

This Edgar Degas print pairs a moody atmosphere with a blue palette that is easy to build a room around. 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. The blue palette of this Edgar Degas print pairs naturally with white walls, navy or denim textiles and pale oak; finish it with a simple black or oak frame. For a gallery wall, pair this Edgar Degas print with two or three smaller blue prints, spaced 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) apart.

At a glance

• Type: Edgar Degas print
• Artist: Edgar Degas
• Style: Impressionism
• Colours: blue
• Mood: moody
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: Edgar Degas Posters, Impressionist Art Prints