Born to wealthy, conservative parents in 1834, Degas discovered his love for the opera as a child, and began painting scenes from the ballet in 1870. He would remain fascinated by dancers for the ...

Charcoal and pastel on joined paper laid down on card Degas' fascination with the world of the ballet began in the 1860s but the work from his later career ... Degas's use of colour, the arrangement ...

He is famous for his paintings, sculptures and prints, particularly those of dancers. Degas is credited as one of the founders of Impressionism, an art movement focused on depicting reality in ...

Paintings by the likes of Monet ... of the exhibition would include Renoir’s Dance at Bougival, Degas’ Ballet Dancer with Arms Crossed, and an extraordinary display of 16 Monet canvases ...