Maisons Au Pied D’une Falaise c. 1895 - 1898

Edgar Degas, known for his paintings of dancers, also created landscapes. "Maisons Au Pied D’une Falaise," (Houses at the Foot of a Cliff) c. 1895-1898, depicts a peaceful scene of houses nestled into a hillside with trees lining the horizon. The muted palette of greens and browns evokes a sense of tranquility. Degas’s signature brushstrokes are evident in the loose and gestural application of paint, giving the landscape a dreamlike quality. The scene is reminiscent of Impressionism but retains a sense of Degas’s own distinct style.