Art is not what you see, But what you make others see.
Edgar Degas Quotes
No art is less spontaneous than mine. What I do is the result of reflection and the study of the great masters.
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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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