Art Tuesday - Edgar Degas

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Tuesday, Jun 12 2012 by

Edgar Degas (1834–1917), was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist. A superb draftsman, he is especially identified with the subject of the dance, and over half of his works depict dancers. These display his mastery in the depiction of movement, as do his racecourse subjects and female nudes. His portraits are notable for their psychological complexity and depiction of human isolation.

'Ballet Rehearsal On Stage' by Edgar Degas (StreetView)
'Ballet Rehearsal On Stage' by Edgar Degas

'The Ballet Class' by Edgar Degas (StreetView)
'The Ballet Class' by Edgar Degas
'Little Dancer Aged Fourteen' by Edgar Degas (StreetView)
'Little Dancer Aged Fourteen' by Edgar Degas

'Spanish Dance' by Edgar Degas (StreetView)
'Spanish Dance' by Edgar Degas

'Le pédicure' by Edgar Degas (StreetView)
'Le pédicure' by Edgar Degas

'The Orchestra At The Opera' by Edgar Degas (StreetView)
'The Orchestra At The Opera' by Edgar Degas
"Seated Woman Drying Her Left Hip" by Edgar Degas (StreetView)
"Seated Woman Drying Her Left Hip" by Edgar Degas

"Dancer looking at the sole of her right foot" by Edgar Degas (StreetView)
"Dancer looking at the sole of her right foot" by Edgar Degas
'Portraits At The Stock Exchange' by Edgar Degas (StreetView)
'Portraits At The Stock Exchange' by Edgar Degas

'The Cellist Pilet' by Edgar Degas (StreetView)
'The Cellist Pilet' by Edgar Degas

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