1895
oil
canvas
From the collection of Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
Dancers in the Foyer is a 1895 oil by Edgar Degas, a Impressionism work, held at Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.
The painting shows a group of dancers in a room. They are all wearing tutus and have their arms around each other. The background is a warm, golden color. The dancers seem to be in motion, as if they are about to start dancing. The painting has a sense of energy and movement. The artist has used bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to capture the scene. This painting is a great example of Edgar Degas' work, and it's a great piece to look at if you're interested in learning more about him.
Born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas on 19 July 1834 in Paris, Edgar Degas came from an affluent banking family with aristocratic roots and spent his childhood among the cultivated circles of the French capital.
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