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Group of Dancers, c. 1898 (pastel and charcoal on paper laid down on masonite)
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Group of Dancers, c. 1898 (pastel and charcoal on paper laid down on masonite)
1768525 Group of Dancers, c.1898 (pastel and charcoal on paper laid down on masonite) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 106.7x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of Dancers. Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Pastel and charcoal on paper laid down on masonite. Drawn circa 1898. 106.7 x 65.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22560942
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1898 Active Arm Raised Arm Up Arms Raised Aversion Ballerina Ballet Ballet Dancer Brown Hair Brunette Bun In Hair Charcoal Dark Hair Degas Edgar Degas Entertained Entertainer Entertainment Event Female Garment Foot Of Tree Grace Graceful Green Colour Hair Back Hair Bun Hair Style Head Tilted Impressionist Art Impressionistic Laid Down Looking Away Mounted On Paper On Paper Only Women Overlooking Pastel Pastel Drawing Perform Performer Performing Physical Activity Plant Part Poise Raised Arm Small Group Small Group Of People Three People Tree Trunk Treetrunk Turning Away Tutu Women Only Wooded Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Natural Space Portrait Style Portraiture Positive Concepts Synchronised Young Woman
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This print showcases Edgar Degas' masterpiece, "Group of Dancers" created around 1898. The artwork, measuring 106.7 x 65.5 cm, beautifully captures a small group of synchronized dancers in an impressionistic style. Degas skillfully used pastel and charcoal on paper laid down on masonite to bring this scene to life. The composition portrays a serene natural space with lush greenery and tall trees as the backdrop for these graceful ballet dancers. Their brown hair elegantly swept back adds to their ethereal beauty as they raise their arms in mid-dance movement. Dressed in delicate attire that reflects the fashion of late nineteenth-century France, these female dancers exude both strength and elegance through their postures and fluid movements. With a gaze turned away from the viewer, they maintain an air of mystery while captivating our attention. Degas' expertise in capturing the essence of dance is evident in this piece, as he masterfully depicts each dancer's poise and energy amidst the woodland setting. The use of pastels creates softness and depth within the drawing, further enhancing its charm. This remarkable artwork is now part of a private collection but continues to inspire viewers with its timeless beauty. It serves as a testament to Degas' artistic genius and his ability to capture fleeting moments with impeccable detail and emotion.
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