What is place de la concorde (degas)?

"Place de la Concorde" is a painting by French artist Edgar Degas, completed in 1875. It depicts the famous public square in Paris, which was originally named "Place Louis XV" in honor of the monarch who ordered its construction in the mid-18th century. The square was later renamed "Place de la Concorde" during the French Revolution, and has since been the site of many historic events, including the execution of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

In Degas' painting, the square is depicted from a high angle, with a view of the two fountains and the massive obelisk that was donated to France by Egypt in the 19th century. The painting shows a variety of people using the square, including pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and even a group of soldiers on horseback. The diagonal lines of the road and the movement of the people and animals create a sense of dynamic energy in the painting.

Degas was known for his depictions of modern urban life in Paris, and "Place de la Concorde" is an excellent example of his style. The painting is part of the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, where it is considered one of the museum's most important works.