Edgar Degas (1834-1917) | Drawing

Edgar Degas🎨, born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas (19 July 1834 – 27 September 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.

He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism🎨, although he rejected the term, preferring to be called a realist.

For biographical notes -in english and italian- and other works by Degas see:

Edgar Degas | Realist/Impressionist painter and sculptor🎨.