Edgar Degas
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: The 19th Century
- Categories: Arts
- Subcategories: Artists, Artisans, Painting, Painters, Drawing
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, 19th Century European History, French History
Article abstract: Degas was one of the great figural painters and draftsmen of the nineteenth century. His work combined a deep understanding of tradition with a commitment to innovative portrayals of modern life. His artistic independence was asserted in his role as one of the leading figures of the Impressionistic exhibitions of 1874-1886.
Early Life
Edgar Degas was born into a comfortable, upper-bourgeois Parisian family in 1834. His father managed the local branch of the family bank, headquartered in Naples, and his mother was the daughter of a...
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