Edgar Degas, Ballet Dancer Study

Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917)

Expressive study depicting a ballet dancer viewed from above, rendered with energetic pastel highlights and delicate charcoal linework on toned paper. The composition captures a fleeting moment of movement, emphasizing the graceful posture and flowing costume through a sophisticated interplay of color and draftsmanship.

Edgar Degas was one of the most influential artists of the Impressionist movement and is particularly celebrated for his depictions of dancers, theater performers, and modern Parisian life. His innovative compositions and mastery of pastel remain among the most admired achievements of nineteenth-century art.

MEDIUM
Pastel, Charcoal, and Mixed Media on Toned Paper.

DIMENSIONS
11 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches

PROVENANCE
Private collection.

Condition

Good condition consistent with age