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Degas, The Dance Class
Edgar Degas, The Dance Class, oil on canvas, 1874 (Metropolitan Museum of Art) Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker, Dr. Beth Harris. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
published: 02 Oct 2011
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Degas's art comes to life in dance at Paris's Musée d'Orsay museum | AFP
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris joins forces with the Ballet de l'Opéra for an immersive exhibition centered around the paintings of French artist Edgar Degas, anbd his famed portraits of dancers.
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published: 10 Oct 2019
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Degas Ballet Recital 2022
Ballet recital
published: 06 Jun 2022
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Why this Ballerina by Degas was called a Monster!
Believe it or not, this sculpture of a pretty ballerina by Degas shocked those who saw it in 1881. Degas was one of the most creative and original artists in the Impressionist movement. He experimented with different techniques, materials, he loved photography and disrespected Monet’s idea of what impressionism should essentially be. But most importantly, at every opportunity, he broke the golden rules of classical art.
published: 11 May 2021
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Final Students’ Gala 2022 / "Degas"
Vaganova Academy Summer Ballet Intensive 2022
by Russian Masters Ballet
Burgas, Bulgaria
Final Students’ Gala
"DEGAS"
Music: I.Geller
Choreography: I.Larionova adapted by E.Kukseva
Teacher: E.Kukseva
Grade: P2
Cast: Alesia Shinkevich, Amelia Szymanska, Arabel Biryukova, Bozhidara Rangelova, Daria Volkova, Ema Ivanova, Emilia Koleva, Maria Zhuk, Melissa Turan, Mila Zeh, Rada Nikolova, Siyana Tsankova, Sophia Shalala Weatherill, Vasilena Todorova
OFFICIAL WEB: russianmastersballet.com
SOCIAL: www.facebook.com/russianballetsummercamp
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www.twitter.com/balletcamp
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CONTACT: info@russianmastersballet.com
published: 30 Jan 2023
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Insights: Degas Dancers
Ballet Mistress Ursula Hageli explores the evolution of Classical Ballet with reference to the Royal Academy of Arts exhibition Degas and the Ballet: Picturing Movement. With Royal Ballet dancers Leanne Cope and Lauren Cuthbertson.
Find out more about Royal Opera House Insights: www.roh.org.uk/insights
published: 30 Nov 2011
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Edgar Degas' Ballerinas
Paintings by Edgar Degas (1834-1917).
French impressionist painter.
Video editing by Arts&Emotions.
Soundtrack "Swan Lake" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893).
Russian composer.
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published: 11 Feb 2022
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Experience Edgar Degas' Little Dancer Aged Fourteen: A Mesmerizing Moment of Calm
🌟 Experience Degas' Little Dancer Aged Fourteen: A Mesmerizing Moment of Calm 🌟
Step into the enchanting world of art with our latest video showcasing the exquisite masterpiece, Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, by the renowned Edgar Degas. Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of this wax statuette, the original creation of Degas himself, as we take you on an exclusive journey through the hallowed halls of the National Gallery of Art.
🎨 Unveiling the Authentic: Degas's Ballerina Legacy 🎨
Discover the secrets behind Degas's iconic ballerina as we unravel the significance of the Little Dancer. This wax statuette stands as the unparalleled original, distinct from the posthumous bronze casts found in collections worldwide. Delve into the artist's meticulous craftsmanship and explore the un...
published: 30 Oct 2014
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What is the real story behind the Degas Dancers ??? #EdgarDegas #Ballerinas
Almost everyone has seen at least one of Degas' many works portraying dancers, since they are portrayed in some of his most famous works.
But do you know why was he so interested in dancers? And why were these works so important?
And are you familiar with the sinister and sad stories that took place behind the scenes?
#degas #impressionism #impressionists #ballerinas #ballet #art #paintings #dancers #impressionistart #understandingart #howtounderstandart #understandart #understandimpressionism
published: 24 Jan 2021
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Edgar Degas (1834–1917) - Dancers - A collection of paintings 4K Slideshow
Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was a French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings. He is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. Regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism, he rejected the term, preferring to be called a realist. He was a superb draftsman, and particularly masterly in depicting movement, as can be seen in his rendition of dancers, racecourse subjects and female nudes. His portraits are notable for their psychological complexity and for their portrayal of human isolation.
Degas was born in Paris, France, into a moderately wealthy family. He was the oldest of five children of Célestine Musson De Gas, a Creole from New Orleans, Louisiana, and Augustin De Gas, a banker. His maternal grandfather Ge...
published: 01 Oct 2019
5:09
Degas, The Dance Class
Edgar Degas, The Dance Class, oil on canvas, 1874 (Metropolitan Museum of Art) Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker, Dr. Beth Harris. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Z...
Edgar Degas, The Dance Class, oil on canvas, 1874 (Metropolitan Museum of Art) Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker, Dr. Beth Harris. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
https://wn.com/Degas,_The_Dance_Class
Edgar Degas, The Dance Class, oil on canvas, 1874 (Metropolitan Museum of Art) Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker, Dr. Beth Harris. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
- published: 02 Oct 2011
- views: 109715
1:08
Degas's art comes to life in dance at Paris's Musée d'Orsay museum | AFP
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris joins forces with the Ballet de l'Opéra for an immersive exhibition centered around the paintings of French artist Edgar Degas, anbd ...
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris joins forces with the Ballet de l'Opéra for an immersive exhibition centered around the paintings of French artist Edgar Degas, anbd his famed portraits of dancers.
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https://wn.com/Degas's_Art_Comes_To_Life_In_Dance_At_Paris's_Musée_D'Orsay_Museum_|_Afp
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris joins forces with the Ballet de l'Opéra for an immersive exhibition centered around the paintings of French artist Edgar Degas, anbd his famed portraits of dancers.
Subscribe to AFP and activate your notifications to get the latest news 🔔
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC86dbj-lbDks_hZ5gRKL49Q/?sub_confirmation=1
- published: 10 Oct 2019
- views: 5920
11:40
Why this Ballerina by Degas was called a Monster!
Believe it or not, this sculpture of a pretty ballerina by Degas shocked those who saw it in 1881. Degas was one of the most creative and original artists in th...
Believe it or not, this sculpture of a pretty ballerina by Degas shocked those who saw it in 1881. Degas was one of the most creative and original artists in the Impressionist movement. He experimented with different techniques, materials, he loved photography and disrespected Monet’s idea of what impressionism should essentially be. But most importantly, at every opportunity, he broke the golden rules of classical art.
https://wn.com/Why_This_Ballerina_By_Degas_Was_Called_A_Monster
Believe it or not, this sculpture of a pretty ballerina by Degas shocked those who saw it in 1881. Degas was one of the most creative and original artists in the Impressionist movement. He experimented with different techniques, materials, he loved photography and disrespected Monet’s idea of what impressionism should essentially be. But most importantly, at every opportunity, he broke the golden rules of classical art.
- published: 11 May 2021
- views: 8941
2:53
Final Students’ Gala 2022 / "Degas"
Vaganova Academy Summer Ballet Intensive 2022
by Russian Masters Ballet
Burgas, Bulgaria
Final Students’ Gala
"DEGAS"
Music: I.Geller
Choreography: I.Lariono...
Vaganova Academy Summer Ballet Intensive 2022
by Russian Masters Ballet
Burgas, Bulgaria
Final Students’ Gala
"DEGAS"
Music: I.Geller
Choreography: I.Larionova adapted by E.Kukseva
Teacher: E.Kukseva
Grade: P2
Cast: Alesia Shinkevich, Amelia Szymanska, Arabel Biryukova, Bozhidara Rangelova, Daria Volkova, Ema Ivanova, Emilia Koleva, Maria Zhuk, Melissa Turan, Mila Zeh, Rada Nikolova, Siyana Tsankova, Sophia Shalala Weatherill, Vasilena Todorova
OFFICIAL WEB: russianmastersballet.com
SOCIAL: www.facebook.com/russianballetsummercamp
www.facebook.com/vaganovacademysummer
www.facebook.com/russianmastersballetcamp
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www.twitter.com/balletcamp
www.vk.com/rmb_vaganovacourse
CONTACT: info@russianmastersballet.com
https://wn.com/Final_Students’_Gala_2022_Degas
Vaganova Academy Summer Ballet Intensive 2022
by Russian Masters Ballet
Burgas, Bulgaria
Final Students’ Gala
"DEGAS"
Music: I.Geller
Choreography: I.Larionova adapted by E.Kukseva
Teacher: E.Kukseva
Grade: P2
Cast: Alesia Shinkevich, Amelia Szymanska, Arabel Biryukova, Bozhidara Rangelova, Daria Volkova, Ema Ivanova, Emilia Koleva, Maria Zhuk, Melissa Turan, Mila Zeh, Rada Nikolova, Siyana Tsankova, Sophia Shalala Weatherill, Vasilena Todorova
OFFICIAL WEB: russianmastersballet.com
SOCIAL: www.facebook.com/russianballetsummercamp
www.facebook.com/vaganovacademysummer
www.facebook.com/russianmastersballetcamp
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www.twitter.com/balletcamp
www.vk.com/rmb_vaganovacourse
CONTACT: info@russianmastersballet.com
- published: 30 Jan 2023
- views: 527
14:11
Insights: Degas Dancers
Ballet Mistress Ursula Hageli explores the evolution of Classical Ballet with reference to the Royal Academy of Arts exhibition Degas and the Ballet: Picturing ...
Ballet Mistress Ursula Hageli explores the evolution of Classical Ballet with reference to the Royal Academy of Arts exhibition Degas and the Ballet: Picturing Movement. With Royal Ballet dancers Leanne Cope and Lauren Cuthbertson.
Find out more about Royal Opera House Insights: www.roh.org.uk/insights
https://wn.com/Insights_Degas_Dancers
Ballet Mistress Ursula Hageli explores the evolution of Classical Ballet with reference to the Royal Academy of Arts exhibition Degas and the Ballet: Picturing Movement. With Royal Ballet dancers Leanne Cope and Lauren Cuthbertson.
Find out more about Royal Opera House Insights: www.roh.org.uk/insights
- published: 30 Nov 2011
- views: 88406
3:33
Edgar Degas' Ballerinas
Paintings by Edgar Degas (1834-1917).
French impressionist painter.
Video editing by Arts&Emotions.
Soundtrack "Swan Lake" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-189...
Paintings by Edgar Degas (1834-1917).
French impressionist painter.
Video editing by Arts&Emotions.
Soundtrack "Swan Lake" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893).
Russian composer.
Follow Arts&Emotions:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsEmotions
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artsemotions
Visit our webshop:
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Thanks for watching!😉
https://wn.com/Edgar_Degas'_Ballerinas
Paintings by Edgar Degas (1834-1917).
French impressionist painter.
Video editing by Arts&Emotions.
Soundtrack "Swan Lake" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893).
Russian composer.
Follow Arts&Emotions:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsEmotions
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artsemotions
Visit our webshop:
https://artsemotions.pixels.com
Thanks for watching!😉
- published: 11 Feb 2022
- views: 2490
1:20
Experience Edgar Degas' Little Dancer Aged Fourteen: A Mesmerizing Moment of Calm
🌟 Experience Degas' Little Dancer Aged Fourteen: A Mesmerizing Moment of Calm 🌟
Step into the enchanting world of art with our latest video showcasing the exqu...
🌟 Experience Degas' Little Dancer Aged Fourteen: A Mesmerizing Moment of Calm 🌟
Step into the enchanting world of art with our latest video showcasing the exquisite masterpiece, Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, by the renowned Edgar Degas. Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of this wax statuette, the original creation of Degas himself, as we take you on an exclusive journey through the hallowed halls of the National Gallery of Art.
🎨 Unveiling the Authentic: Degas's Ballerina Legacy 🎨
Discover the secrets behind Degas's iconic ballerina as we unravel the significance of the Little Dancer. This wax statuette stands as the unparalleled original, distinct from the posthumous bronze casts found in collections worldwide. Delve into the artist's meticulous craftsmanship and explore the unique narrative that makes this piece a true masterpiece: https://www.nga.gov/stories/edgar-degas-one-little-dancer.html
🔍 Up Close and Personal: A 360° Glimpse 🔍
Our video provides an immersive 360-degree experience, allowing you to virtually walk around and explore every angle of Degas's Little Dancer. Get up close and personal with the delicate details, from the intricacies of the ballerina's feet to the subtle expressions on her face and the intricate design of her costume.
👁️🗨️ Witness History Come to Life 👁️🗨️
Join us on this artistic journey and witness the only three-dimensional work that Degas chose to exhibit during his lifetime. Gain a deeper understanding of the artist's creative process and the significance of this masterpiece in the art world.
🌈 Immerse Yourself in Artistic Brilliance! 🌈
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to witness Degas's Little Dancer Aged Fourteen as never before. Subscribe now and embark on a visual adventure that brings art to life, only on [Your YouTube Channel Name]. Let the beauty of Degas's masterpiece inspire and captivate you! 🎭✨ #Degas #ArtMasterpiece #LittleDancer #NationalGalleryOfArt #edgardegas
https://wn.com/Experience_Edgar_Degas'_Little_Dancer_Aged_Fourteen_A_Mesmerizing_Moment_Of_Calm
🌟 Experience Degas' Little Dancer Aged Fourteen: A Mesmerizing Moment of Calm 🌟
Step into the enchanting world of art with our latest video showcasing the exquisite masterpiece, Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, by the renowned Edgar Degas. Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of this wax statuette, the original creation of Degas himself, as we take you on an exclusive journey through the hallowed halls of the National Gallery of Art.
🎨 Unveiling the Authentic: Degas's Ballerina Legacy 🎨
Discover the secrets behind Degas's iconic ballerina as we unravel the significance of the Little Dancer. This wax statuette stands as the unparalleled original, distinct from the posthumous bronze casts found in collections worldwide. Delve into the artist's meticulous craftsmanship and explore the unique narrative that makes this piece a true masterpiece: https://www.nga.gov/stories/edgar-degas-one-little-dancer.html
🔍 Up Close and Personal: A 360° Glimpse 🔍
Our video provides an immersive 360-degree experience, allowing you to virtually walk around and explore every angle of Degas's Little Dancer. Get up close and personal with the delicate details, from the intricacies of the ballerina's feet to the subtle expressions on her face and the intricate design of her costume.
👁️🗨️ Witness History Come to Life 👁️🗨️
Join us on this artistic journey and witness the only three-dimensional work that Degas chose to exhibit during his lifetime. Gain a deeper understanding of the artist's creative process and the significance of this masterpiece in the art world.
🌈 Immerse Yourself in Artistic Brilliance! 🌈
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to witness Degas's Little Dancer Aged Fourteen as never before. Subscribe now and embark on a visual adventure that brings art to life, only on [Your YouTube Channel Name]. Let the beauty of Degas's masterpiece inspire and captivate you! 🎭✨ #Degas #ArtMasterpiece #LittleDancer #NationalGalleryOfArt #edgardegas
- published: 30 Oct 2014
- views: 21815
16:41
What is the real story behind the Degas Dancers ??? #EdgarDegas #Ballerinas
Almost everyone has seen at least one of Degas' many works portraying dancers, since they are portrayed in some of his most famous works.
But do you know why ...
Almost everyone has seen at least one of Degas' many works portraying dancers, since they are portrayed in some of his most famous works.
But do you know why was he so interested in dancers? And why were these works so important?
And are you familiar with the sinister and sad stories that took place behind the scenes?
#degas #impressionism #impressionists #ballerinas #ballet #art #paintings #dancers #impressionistart #understandingart #howtounderstandart #understandart #understandimpressionism
https://wn.com/What_Is_The_Real_Story_Behind_The_Degas_Dancers_Edgardegas_Ballerinas
Almost everyone has seen at least one of Degas' many works portraying dancers, since they are portrayed in some of his most famous works.
But do you know why was he so interested in dancers? And why were these works so important?
And are you familiar with the sinister and sad stories that took place behind the scenes?
#degas #impressionism #impressionists #ballerinas #ballet #art #paintings #dancers #impressionistart #understandingart #howtounderstandart #understandart #understandimpressionism
- published: 24 Jan 2021
- views: 6547
1:18:52
Edgar Degas (1834–1917) - Dancers - A collection of paintings 4K Slideshow
Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was a French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings. He is especially identified with the subject of dance; m...
Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was a French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings. He is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. Regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism, he rejected the term, preferring to be called a realist. He was a superb draftsman, and particularly masterly in depicting movement, as can be seen in his rendition of dancers, racecourse subjects and female nudes. His portraits are notable for their psychological complexity and for their portrayal of human isolation.
Degas was born in Paris, France, into a moderately wealthy family. He was the oldest of five children of Célestine Musson De Gas, a Creole from New Orleans, Louisiana, and Augustin De Gas, a banker. His maternal grandfather Germain Musson, was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti of French descent and had settled in New Orleans in 1810. Degas (he adopted this less grandiose spelling of his family name when he became an adult) began his schooling at age eleven, enrolling in the Lycée Louis-le-Grand. His mother died when he was thirteen, and the main influences on him for the remainder of his youth were his father and several unmarried uncles.
Degas began to paint early in life. By the time he graduated from the Lycée with a baccalauréat in literature in 1853, at age 18, he had turned a room in his home into an artist's studio. Upon graduating, he registered as a copyist in The Louvre Museum, but his father expected him to go to law school. Degas duly enrolled at the Faculty of Law of the University of Paris in November 1853, but applied little effort to his studies. In 1855 he met Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, whom Degas revered and whose advice he never forgot: "Draw lines, young man, and still more lines, both from life and from memory, and you will become a good artist." In April of that year, Degas was admitted to the École des Beaux-Arts. He studied drawing there with Louis Lamothe, under whose guidance he flourished, following the style of Ingres. In July 1856, Degas traveled to Italy, where he would remain for the next three years.
Upon his return to France in 1859, Degas moved into a Paris studio large enough to permit him to begin painting The Bellelli Family. He also began work on several history paintings: Alexander and Bucephalus and The Daughter of Jephthah in 1859–60; Sémiramis Building Babylon in 1860; and Young Spartans around 1860. In 1861 Degas visited his childhood friend Paul Valpinçon in Normandy, and made the earliest of his many studies of horses. He exhibited at the Salon for the first time in 1865, when the jury accepted his painting Scene of War in the Middle Ages, which attracted little attention.
Although he exhibited annually in the Salon during the next five years, he submitted no more history paintings, and his Steeplechase—The Fallen Jockey (Salon of 1866) signaled his growing commitment to contemporary subject matter. The change in his art was influenced primarily by the example of Édouard Manet, whom Degas had met in 1864 (while both were copying the same Velázquez portrait in the Louvre, according to a story that may be apocryphal).
Upon the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, Degas enlisted in the National Guard, where his defense of Paris left him little time for painting. During rifle training his eyesight was found to be defective, and for the rest of his life his eye problems were a constant worry to him.
Degas returned to Paris in 1873 and his father died the following year, whereupon Degas learned that his brother René had amassed enormous business debts. To preserve his family's reputation, Degas sold his house and an art collection he had inherited, and used the money to pay off his brother's debts. Dependent for the first time in his life on sales of his artwork for income, he produced much of his greatest work during the decade beginning in 1874. Disenchanted by now with the Salon, he instead joined a group of young artists who were organizing an independent exhibiting society. The group soon became known as the Impressionists. Between 1874 and 1886 they mounted eight art shows, known as the Impressionist Exhibitions. Degas took a leading role in organizing the exhibitions, and showed his work in all but one of them, despite his persistent conflicts with others in the group. He had little in common with Monet and the other landscape painters in the group, whom he mocked for painting outdoors. Conservative in his social attitudes, he abhorred the scandal created by the exhibitions, as well as the publicity and advertising that his colleagues sought. He also deeply disliked being associated with the term "Impressionist", which the press had coined and popularized, and insisted on including non-Impressionist artists such as Jean-Louis Forain and Jean-François Raffaëlli in the group's exhibitions. The resulting rancor within the group contributed to its disbanding in 1886.
https://wn.com/Edgar_Degas_(1834–1917)_Dancers_A_Collection_Of_Paintings_4K_Slideshow
Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was a French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings. He is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. Regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism, he rejected the term, preferring to be called a realist. He was a superb draftsman, and particularly masterly in depicting movement, as can be seen in his rendition of dancers, racecourse subjects and female nudes. His portraits are notable for their psychological complexity and for their portrayal of human isolation.
Degas was born in Paris, France, into a moderately wealthy family. He was the oldest of five children of Célestine Musson De Gas, a Creole from New Orleans, Louisiana, and Augustin De Gas, a banker. His maternal grandfather Germain Musson, was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti of French descent and had settled in New Orleans in 1810. Degas (he adopted this less grandiose spelling of his family name when he became an adult) began his schooling at age eleven, enrolling in the Lycée Louis-le-Grand. His mother died when he was thirteen, and the main influences on him for the remainder of his youth were his father and several unmarried uncles.
Degas began to paint early in life. By the time he graduated from the Lycée with a baccalauréat in literature in 1853, at age 18, he had turned a room in his home into an artist's studio. Upon graduating, he registered as a copyist in The Louvre Museum, but his father expected him to go to law school. Degas duly enrolled at the Faculty of Law of the University of Paris in November 1853, but applied little effort to his studies. In 1855 he met Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, whom Degas revered and whose advice he never forgot: "Draw lines, young man, and still more lines, both from life and from memory, and you will become a good artist." In April of that year, Degas was admitted to the École des Beaux-Arts. He studied drawing there with Louis Lamothe, under whose guidance he flourished, following the style of Ingres. In July 1856, Degas traveled to Italy, where he would remain for the next three years.
Upon his return to France in 1859, Degas moved into a Paris studio large enough to permit him to begin painting The Bellelli Family. He also began work on several history paintings: Alexander and Bucephalus and The Daughter of Jephthah in 1859–60; Sémiramis Building Babylon in 1860; and Young Spartans around 1860. In 1861 Degas visited his childhood friend Paul Valpinçon in Normandy, and made the earliest of his many studies of horses. He exhibited at the Salon for the first time in 1865, when the jury accepted his painting Scene of War in the Middle Ages, which attracted little attention.
Although he exhibited annually in the Salon during the next five years, he submitted no more history paintings, and his Steeplechase—The Fallen Jockey (Salon of 1866) signaled his growing commitment to contemporary subject matter. The change in his art was influenced primarily by the example of Édouard Manet, whom Degas had met in 1864 (while both were copying the same Velázquez portrait in the Louvre, according to a story that may be apocryphal).
Upon the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, Degas enlisted in the National Guard, where his defense of Paris left him little time for painting. During rifle training his eyesight was found to be defective, and for the rest of his life his eye problems were a constant worry to him.
Degas returned to Paris in 1873 and his father died the following year, whereupon Degas learned that his brother René had amassed enormous business debts. To preserve his family's reputation, Degas sold his house and an art collection he had inherited, and used the money to pay off his brother's debts. Dependent for the first time in his life on sales of his artwork for income, he produced much of his greatest work during the decade beginning in 1874. Disenchanted by now with the Salon, he instead joined a group of young artists who were organizing an independent exhibiting society. The group soon became known as the Impressionists. Between 1874 and 1886 they mounted eight art shows, known as the Impressionist Exhibitions. Degas took a leading role in organizing the exhibitions, and showed his work in all but one of them, despite his persistent conflicts with others in the group. He had little in common with Monet and the other landscape painters in the group, whom he mocked for painting outdoors. Conservative in his social attitudes, he abhorred the scandal created by the exhibitions, as well as the publicity and advertising that his colleagues sought. He also deeply disliked being associated with the term "Impressionist", which the press had coined and popularized, and insisted on including non-Impressionist artists such as Jean-Louis Forain and Jean-François Raffaëlli in the group's exhibitions. The resulting rancor within the group contributed to its disbanding in 1886.
- published: 01 Oct 2019
- views: 13924