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Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse, (pastel, wax crayon and charcoal on paper)
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Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse, (pastel, wax crayon and charcoal on paper)
826385 Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse, (pastel, wax crayon and charcoal on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 47x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse. Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Pastel, wax crayon and charcoal on paper. 47 x 63cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
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Active Background People Bystander Charcoal Crayon Dance Studio Degas Edgar Degas Etude Exercise Exercising Five People Impressionist Art Impressionistic Leotard Medium Group Medium Group Of People Mounted On Paper On Paper Only Women Pastel Pastel Drawing Physical Activity Sportswear Stretch Stretching Studies Warming Up Wax Crayon Women Only Artist French French Art French Artist Young Woman
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Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse
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by Edgar Degas captures the essence and grace of a female dancer in an impressionistic manner. This pastel, wax crayon, and charcoal masterpiece on paper measures 47x63 cm and is part of a private collection. Degas, known for his fascination with ballet dancers, showcases his mastery in capturing movement and form through this artwork. The artist's French background shines through as he expertly portrays the leotard-clad dancer stretching in a dance studio. The composition features a medium group of people, with women only present in the scene. The background figures add depth to the piece while emphasizing the focus on the central figure. Dressed in sportswear attire, the young woman exudes energy and poise as she warms up before her performance. Through delicate strokes and careful attention to detail, Degas brings life to this study of dance. The combination of pastels, wax crayons, and charcoal creates a vibrant yet soft color palette that enhances the overall impressionist style. This artwork serves as both an exercise in artistic technique for Degas himself and an homage to the beauty found within dance. It invites viewers into a world where physical activity meets artistry – where every posture tells its own story. "Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse" is not just an exquisite example of fine art but also testament to Edgar Degas' enduring legacy as one of France's most celebrated artists.
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