Edgar Degas, Attributed/Manner of: Ballerina at the Barre

Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917)

Attributed / Manner of.

Pastel on paper depicting a ballerina stretching at the barre, her body leaning forward as one leg is extended horizontally in a demanding rehearsal pose. The figure is rendered with soft, expressive strokes of white, pink, blue, brown, and yellow, while the surrounding studio is suggested with broad areas of muted color and energetic linework, creating a sense of immediacy and movement.

Signed “Degas†upper left.

Edgar Degas was a French artist closely associated with Impressionism and celebrated for his depictions of ballet dancers, rehearsals, and scenes of modern Parisian life. His pastel works are especially admired for their expressive draftsmanship, unusual viewpoints, delicate modeling of the human figure, and ability to capture fleeting gestures and moments of movement.

DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 10 x 13 3/4 in.

PROVENANCE
Private collection.

Condition

Good condition consistent with age.