Degas

Edgar Degas was a French artist best known for his skilled depictions of dancers, often capturing their movements with innovative angles and focus on everyday moments. Working in the late 19th century, he mastered various mediums including painting, drawing, and sculpture. Degas was particularly interested in capturing motion and the human form, frequently using unusual viewpoints to bring a sense of immediacy to his work. His style blends realism with Impressionist influences, emphasizing the fleeting nature of contemporary life, and his contributions significantly impacted modern notions of portraiture and the portrayal of movement.