Degas dancers

Artist: Edgar Degas (French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris). Date: 1877. Medium: Mixed media on canvas. Dimensions: 29 3/4 x 32 in. (75.6 x 81.3 cm). Classificati...

Edgar Degas, Dancers in Blue,1890

Edgar Degas

Degas was nicknamed the “painter of dancers”. From 1860 onwards, he developed a fascination with dance, which was originally discovered at the Paris Opera, where he spent much time backstage. As a result of his interest, his paintings portrayed the dancers in private behind-the-scenes moments, as well as during their performances on stage. Take a look back over the love story between the artist and his tutu-clad muses.

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Swaying Dancer (Dancer in Green) [1877-79]. Edgar Degas

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Swaying Dancer (Dancer in Green) by Edgar Degas, 1877-1879. Pastel and gouache.

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