The Orchestra at the Opera, Degas

This is a multiple portrait featuring the bassoonist Désiré Dihau, a personal friend of the author.

At the top, like angels, the sparkling, moving tutus are just visible, on the other hand, all the other members of the orchestra have a slightly pusillanimous expression and also all play the same type of instrument, all of which strongly exalts the central figure and protagonist of the work.