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Jules Perrot, study for The Dancer Perrot, sitting, c. 1880
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Jules Perrot, study for The Dancer Perrot, sitting, c. 1880
988859 Jules Perrot, study for The Dancer Perrot, sitting, c.1880 (black and brown chalks with white on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 49.5x33.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Perrot, study for The Dancer Perrot, sitting; Jules Perrot etude pour Le Danseur Perrot, assis. Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Black and brown chalks with white on paper. Drawn circa 1880. 49.5 x 33.2cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23303970
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1880 1880s Accessories Arm Movement Arm Out Arm Outstretched Aversion Background Bad Temper Bald Balding Behaviour Black Chalk Brown Chalk Chalk Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Degas Edgar Degas Elder Elderly Adult Etude Exhausted Exhaustion Fatigue Gesture Gesturing Ground Grumpy Hand Gesture Hand Movement Impressionist Art Impressionistic Leaning Legs Apart Looking Away Moment Mood Mounted On Paper Old Age Old Man Old Men On Paper One Man Only Outer Garment Pensive Personal Accessory Pose Posed Posing Repose Rest Resting Senior Senior Adult Shoes Sleepy Solemn Somnolance Somnolence Stick Studies Taking A Rest Temperament Thought Tired Tired Out Tiredness Trousers Turning Away Using Hands Weary White Background White Color Accessory Artist French Ethnic Origin Feeling French Art French Artist Jules Perrot Portrait Style Portraiture Thinking
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This print captures a study by Edgar Degas of Jules Perrot, the renowned French dancer. Created around 1880, this black and brown chalk drawing with white accents showcases Degas' impressionistic style and attention to detail. The close-up view allows us to observe Perrot's elder features as he sits contemplatively, leaning on his walking stick. Dressed in traditional attire, Perrot appears tired yet dignified, his expression conveying a sense of weariness. His gaze looks away from the viewer, perhaps lost in thought or reflecting on his illustrious career as a dancer. The artist's use of brown chalk adds depth and texture to the portrait while the white highlights bring out subtle details. The composition is set against a clean white background that accentuates Perrot's solemn presence. This intimate portrayal reveals not only the physical appearance but also hints at Perrot's temperament and behavior through his hand gesture and posture. As one of Degas' studies for "The Dancer Perrot" this artwork offers insight into the artist's creative process and dedication to capturing human emotion through art. It serves as a testament to both Degas' mastery of impressionism and his ability to convey profound emotions through simple gestures. Overall, this print provides an intriguing glimpse into nineteenth-century French artistry while honoring Jules Perrot's contribution to dance history.
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