Edgar degas biography for children
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Edgar Degas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Edgar Degas | |
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Self-portrait (Degas au porte-fusain), | |
| Born | Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas ()19 July Paris, France |
| Died | 27 September () (aged 83) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Painting, sculpture, drawing |
Notable work | The Bellelli Family (–) Woman with Chrysanthemums () Chanteuse de Café (c. Edgar degas biography for children) |
| Movement | Impressionism |
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Edgar Degas (19 July – 27 September ) was a French artist.
He is famous for his paintings: he was one of those who started Impressionism, although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings.
He is identified with the subject of the dance, and over half of his works depict dancers.
These display his mastery in the depiction of movement. His portraits are notable for their psychologicalcomplexity and the way they show human isolation.