When most of us think of Impressionism, we imagine shimmering landscapes, fleeting light, and vibrant brushwork. But Edgar Degas carved his own path within the movement. While his contemporaries painted riversides and city boulevards, Degas was fascinated by the quiet intensity of rehearsals, the moments behind the curtain, and the delicate yet disciplined world of ballet. His paintings of ballerinas—whether stretching at the barre, rehearsing under dim stage lights, or caught mid-performance—capture something deeper than graceful movement. They reveal the tension between elegance and effort, the artistry and the rigor that coexist in dance. Looking closely, you can almost hear the faint shuffle of slippers on wooden floors, or sense the anticipation before the music begins. For those of us who admire Degas’ work, the experience of seeing these pieces in person can be transformative. The texture, the layering of pastel strokes or brush marks, and the subtle colors often lose thei...
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