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Edgar Degas Group Dancers Groupe de danseuses
Edgar Degas: Group of Dancers (Groupe de danseuses), Edgar Degas, c. 1900, Oil pastel on three pieces of paper pieced together and adhered overall to thin paperboard, Degas captures three ballerinas backstage during a performance. One rubs her foot while the others crowd around; bright theatre lighting falls on their bare arms and shoulders. Space is tightly cropped, filled up by overlapping bodies and gauzy tutus that merge into a field of electric yellow. Degas had a subscription to the Paris ballet, which allowed him behind-the-scenes access. He studied the dancers intently and revealed ballet as grueling physical labor. Overall: 22 3/4 x 16 1/8 in. (57.8 x 41 cm)
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This print showcases Edgar Degas' renowned artwork, "Group of Dancers (Groupe de danseuses)" created around 1900. In this piece, Degas skillfully captures a behind-the-scenes moment during a ballet performance. The image depicts three ballerinas huddled together backstage; one tenderly rubs her foot while the others gather closely around her. The bright theater lighting illuminates their bare arms and shoulders, creating a striking contrast against the dark background. Degas masterfully utilizes space in this composition by tightly cropping it and filling it with overlapping bodies and ethereal tutus that seamlessly merge into an electric yellow backdrop. This technique draws viewers' attention to the intimate scene unfolding before them, emphasizing the intense physical labor involved in ballet. It is worth noting that Degas had exclusive access to the Paris ballet through his subscription, allowing him unique opportunities to study dancers up close and personal. His meticulous observations are evident in this artwork as he unveils the hidden aspects of ballet beyond its graceful performances. Measuring approximately 22 3/4 x 16 1/8 inches (57.8 x 41 cm), this oil pastel on three pieces of paper pieced together is adhered overall to thin paperboard, showcasing both Degas' technical expertise and his ability to capture emotion within his subjects.
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