Art is not what you see, But what you make others see.
Edgar Degas Quotes
Only when he no longer knows what he is doing does the painter do good things.
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| Birth: | 19th July, 1834 |
| Death: | 27th September, 1917 |
| Nationality: | French |
| Profession: | Painter |
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Edgar Degas was a French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings. He is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism, although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist.
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