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While Degas was relatively successful during his lifetime, he is much more famous today. He is considered considered to be one of the founders of Impressionism, and his works are celebrated throughout the world.

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Edgar Degas was born on July 19, 1834 and died on September 27, 1917. Edgar Degas would have been 83 years old at the time of death or 181 years old today.


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Why should you remember Degas?

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