Dance class

ID: #1624 | TOP 200 | Impressionism | People

Date: 1876
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France
Dimensions: 85 x 75

"Dance Class" by Edgar Degas is an oil painting completed around 1874. This painting is an iconic example of Degas's interest in themes associated with the ballet setting, which formed a significant part of his artistic work.

In the picture we see a group of young dancers doing exercises in a studio. Degas was fascinated by the movements and postures of female dancers and often depicted them in training or normal activities, not just performing on stage.

Dance class captures Degas' characteristic post-impressionist style. His use of light and shadow, dynamic composition and unconventional view of the scene give the painting a unique atmosphere. Degas' interest in everyday life and his ability to capture the movement and grace of female dancers contributed to the creation of this significant work in art history.

Degas painted picture Dance class in 1876. Prevailing color of this fine art print is green and its shape is portrait. Original size is 85 x 75. This art piece is located in Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Edgar Degas (1834-1917). French painter and sculptor. He is considered one of the founders of Impressionism, although he called himself a realist. As an 1870s painter associated with dance, over half his works are devoted to depicting ballerinas, ballet performances and practices. His portrayal of motion is one of the most perfect seen. He also devoted himself to portraiture, and his portraits and nudes are among the most admired in history.