Degas, Edgar

Edgar Degas was a French artist born in 1834, renowned for his innovative paintings, sculptures, and drawings. He is especially famous for capturing candid moments of everyday life, such as dancers, women bathing, and city scenes, often using unusual perspectives. Degas was a master of capturing movement and detail, combining classical techniques with new approaches that influenced modern art. His work highlights the beauty in ordinary subjects, emphasizing composition and atmosphere. Though associated with Impressionism, he preferred working in his own style, blending realism with sketch-like qualities to explore human figures and motion.