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Edgar Degas (1834
1917) was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture,
printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of
Impressionism although he rejected the term, and preferred to be
called a realist. A superb draughtsman, he is especially identified
with the subject of the dance, and over half his works depict dancers.
These display his mastery in the depiction of movement, as do his
racecourse subjects and female nudes. His portraits are considered
to be among the finest in the history of art.
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