Edgar Degas

Date/place of birth

19. July 1834 ParisFrance

Day/place of death

27. September 1917 ParisFrance

Edgar Degas - biography

Edgar Degas wanted to eliminate chance from art; spontaneity and inspiration were an abomination to the French painter. Instead, he sought to do justice to a subject with the highest perfection through constant repetition and practice. Celebrated as an Impressionist, the artist became famous for his ballet scenes – but his oeuvre is much more comprehensive, and art-historical classification remains difficult.

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ArtistArtworkPrice (incl. premium)
Edgar Degas Étude de ciel (Rivage et ciel) €93.750
Edgar Degas Danseuse sur les pointes €62.400
Edgar Degas Cheval monté par une amazone €38.675
Edgar Degas Cheval galopant €38.080
Edgar Degas Cheval ruant €28.560
Edgar Degas Cheval faisant un écart (Cheval de dos se cabrant) €26.180