About the Artwork
- Title:
- Harlequin, Edgar Degas, 1885
- Product ID:
- RA25-00847
- Artwork Type:
- Classic Reproduction
Art Styles
Artwork Colors
- Green
- Red
Description
This artwork is titled "Harlequin" by Edgar Degas, painted in 1885. The central figure is a performer in a bold harlequin costume—an energetic patchwork of red, yellow, green, and blue—bent slightly forward, poised with a stick in hand, and theatrically isolated on a stage-like surface. The background teems with lush greenery and scattered onlookers, offering a contrast between natural vibrancy and theatrical performance. Degas employs pastel with animated strokes and a painterly softness that captures both character and movement. This fine art reproduction, sourced from a high-resolution photograph of the original, is ideal for spaces that celebrate performance, color, and expressive artistry.