Edgar degas art

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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experienced12: Edgar Degas

Exhibition dates: 24th June – 18th September 2016 Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917) Finishing the arabesque 1877 Oil and essence, pastel on canvas 67.4 x 38cm Musée d’Orsay,…

Edgar Degas, "Waiting," c. 1882. The two figures are a study in contrasts: The athletic #dancer dressed in a dazzling costume reflects the glamour and artifice of the stage, while the shabbily dressed, bent figure represents the drabness of everyday life.

In honour of #DancePassion we look at how artists have portrayed dance in paintings

Degas made various adjustments to this composition, presumably to accommodate the violinist in his final design. He added strips of paper at the top and to the right, and there is evidence to suggest that he may have altered the dancer's pose

painting by Edgar Degas (Museum: Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes)

1876-1876. Oil on canvas. 92 x 68 cms | 36 x 26 ¾ ins. Private collection,