Ploughed Field Bordered by Trees (c. 1892)

Our current exhibit features a captivating landscape painting by the renowned artist Edgar Degas, best known for his delicate depictions of ballet dancers. This piece, titled "Ploughed Field Bordered by Trees" and created around 1892, showcases a divergent theme, focusing on the serene beauty of nature rather than the dynamic indoor scenes he is typically associated with.In this artwork, Degas portrays a rustic panorama that evokes a sense of peaceful solitude. A freshly ploughed field stretches across the foreground, its rich, dark soil contrasting with the lighter, tangled textures of the unploughed areas. The horizon is bordered by a series of trees, their foliage rendered in lush, vibrant greens and their trunks stoically anchoring the composition. These trees, delicate yet robust, sway gently under the influence of an unseen breeze, underpinning the painting's calm yet spirited essence.The sky above is a soft wash of blue, speckled lightly with clouds, suggesting an early morning or late afternoon, times when the light casts long, gentle shadows and enhances the colors of the landscape. Here, Degas showcases his mastery in capturing light and atmosphere, elements that breathe life into the static scene."Ploughed Field Bordered by Trees" is a testament to Edgar Degas’ versatility as an artist and his ability to seize the fleeting moods of the environments he observed. We invite you to delve into this tranquil rural scene, a gentle reminder of the quiet moments that nature offers away from the bustle of daily life.