Degas, Edgar, 1834-1917
Biography
Important Impressionist artist; unlike other Impressionists, he emphasized composition and drawing, and he usually did not paint outdoors. Degas was primarily concerned with depicting movement, from horses to women in various activities, dressing, bathing, and as cabaret performers. Comment on works: Portraits, genre
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Berthe Morisot and her Circle from the Collection of Mme. Ernest Rouart, August 21-September 20, 1953
An exhibition of paintings by French Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot and her circle of friends, from the collection of the artist’s daughter Julie Manet. The exhibition records span seven folders plus a catalog and photographs.
Nineteenth Century Paintings from the Collection of Mr. Arthur Sachs, October 21, 1950
An exhibition of 9 paintings by nineteenth-century French artists, from the collection of Arthur Sachs, supplemented by 6 paintings from the museum’s permanent and loan collections. The exhibition records span one folder of photographs plus coverage in the CPLH bulletin.
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