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    Edgar Degas was a French painter from 1834-1917 who is often called an Impressionist, though he considered himself a Realist. He spent years copying the works of Renaissance artists to learn technique. He largely painted ballet scenes after 1870 for financial reasons due to family circumstances, but also potentially because he was interested in capturing motion and portraying modern life.

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    Edgar Degas was a French painter from 1834-1917 who is often called an Impressionist, though he considered himself a Realist. He spent years copying the works of Renaissance artists to learn technique. He largely painted ballet scenes after 1870 for financial reasons due to family circumstances, but also potentially because he was interested in capturing motion and portraying modern life.

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    EDGAR DEGAS

    French, 1834-1917

    Degas is often called an Impressionist painter


    although he considered himself a Realist.  In what
    areas do you see realism in his work?

    Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

    Self Portrait

    Degas spent years copying the


    work of great Renaissance artists. 
    Do you think copying the work of
    others is a valid way to learn?  Tell
    why or why not.

    After about 1870 Degas largely painted 


    ballet scenes?  One reason for this was they
    sold well and he needed money due to
    family circumstances.  What other reasons
    might he have chosen the ballet as a
    subject?

    Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

    Ballet Scene

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