Artist
Hilaire-Germain Edgar Degas
Hilaire-Germain Edgar Degas is an Impressionism artist. 3 works are cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Edgar Degas painted dancers, theaters, and backstage life in 19th-century Paris. He made prints like Sur la Scène and oil paintings such as The Ballet Scene from Meyerbeer's Opera Robert Le Diable. These works show performers practicing, resting, or waiting in the wings.
Look for the way he catches fleeting moments with loose brushwork and sharp angles. Tap Loges d'actrices to zoom in on another quiet backstage scene.
Works by Hilaire-Germain Edgar Degas
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