Yes, reasonably successful.
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.
Yes, he was.
Yes, very much so.
The Franco-Prussian War, World War 1.
During his lifetime there was no radio, nor recorded music. To listen to music you had to go to a concert.
Yes, she was.
Rembrandt
it was to be successful in basketball for a lifetime which he is.
Acting can be a lifetime job as long as you are successful. However, for many, they are not capable of doing so.
Rupert Degas's birth name is Degas, Rupert Joel.
Edgar Degas
Degas lived 1834-1917.