In November 2008 'Danseuse au repos', 1879, pastel and gouache, was sold for $37,042,500.
danseuse au repos
Early in his career, his ambition was to be a history painter. He also painted portraits of individuals and groups, but was most famous for horses and dancers. Here are some of his pieces, The Bellelli Family The Dance Class At The Races
why do most of edgar deags paintings have work as their primary theme'
Oil paint on canvas. From about 1880 Degas concentrated on pastel. After his eyesight failed he did sculptures in wax. He also experimented with etchings, lithographs and monotypes.
Edgar Degas' full name is Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas. He was born on July 19th 1834. He later became a famous French artist for his paintings, sculptures, and drawings.
I think it is Dance Class at the Opera
why do most of edgar deags paintings have work as their primary theme'
danseuse au repos
Early in his career, his ambition was to be a history painter. He also painted portraits of individuals and groups, but was most famous for horses and dancers. Here are some of his pieces, The Bellelli Family The Dance Class At The Races
Most of his painting are based on dance and ballet. Others are portraits (most of his earlier work). There are some scetches of women and of landscapes, too.Addition:Race horses.
yes
why do most of edgar deags paintings have work as their primary theme'
why do most of edgar deags paintings have work as their primary theme'
Most painters after 1450 have used oil paint. So did Degas.
Ballet dancers.
i dont really understand what you're asking but the most popular painting by degas of a ballerina on stage would probably be "L'etoile"
Edgar Degas. To be honest, there is quite a lot of them, but he is probably the most famous.