Degas was forced to sell the family home and many family paintings in order to cover the debt, and for the first time, had to rely on the income from his paintings for survival. It was in 1874 that he began …

Degas was a superb draftsman, and particularly masterly in depicting movement, as can be seen in his rendition of dancers and bathing female nudes. In addition to ballet dancers and bathing women, …

Edgar Degas (27 September 1917 – 19 July 1834) was a French Impressionist painter best known for his pastel sketches and oil paintings. Additionally, Degas created bronze sculptures, prints, and …

May 7, 2024 · Edgar Degas was a French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings. He was born in Paris in 1834 and is known for his depictions of ballerinas, racehorses, and …

Nov 12, 2025 · Edgar Degas (born July 19, 1834, Paris, France—died September 27, 1917, Paris) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker who was prominent in the Impressionist group and widely …

Always remembered as an Impressionist, Edgar Degas was a member of the seminal group of Paris artists who began to exhibit together in the 1870s. He shared many of their novel techniques, was …

Mar 30, 2022 · In this gallery, we showcase 30 paintings by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) the French impressionist painter whose innovations contributed to a new definition of modern art.

Degas early on developed a rigorous drawing style and a respect for line that he would maintain throughout his career. His first independent works were portraits and history paintings but in the early …

Nov 27, 2025 · A self-proclaimed realist, Degas also painted members of the lower classes, providing a glimpse into the harsh realities of Parisian life in the 19th century. Here are ten paintings to get to …

Experience the full breadth of Degas' artistic legacy through this comprehensive compilation of his timeless artworks.