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What is Edgar Degas’s most famous painting called?

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What is Edgar Degas’s most famous painting called?
Answers vary as to what Edgar Degas's most famous painting is called because opinions differ about which of the artist's works is the most famous. Some people associate the French artist the most with his depictions of ballerinas, such as The Ballet Class, The Dancing Class and The Rehearsal of the Ballet Onstage. However, many of Degas's other works are also widely known and are on different themes, such as city views and portraits. Among them are In a Café, The Bellelli Family, Place de la Concorde and Interior. Explore a range of Edgar Degas art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
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Edgard Degas: Horse Clearing an Obstacle (work 48 /certified by Comité Degas)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Gent, VOV
Horse Clearing an Obstacle (work number 48) Bronze with dark brown green patina bearing the stamp of the signature "Degas", Numbered IV/IX and dated 1998 Posthumous lost wax casting as of 1998. Stamp of Valsuani. Signed Degas The work is a sought-after rarity in terms of Degas’ sculptures. This bronze is distinguished by the fact that it is a Valsuani bronze, meaning it faithfully records Degas’ wax version’s as it appeared at the time of its creation. Most Degas' bronzes that are found on the market were cast by Hébrard – these serialized bronzes are surmoulages, or “aftercasts,” that were cast from the modèle bronzes currently in the Norton Simon Museum (Pasadena). Because these Hebrard bronzes...
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1880s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Dancer fastening the shoulder strap of her bodice – Edgar Degas, bronze cast by
By Edgar Degas
Located in Gent, VOV
A superb bronze cast of Edgar Degas’ iconic dancer, Danseuse agrafant l’épaulette de son corsage presents a moment of disarming intimacy: a young ballerina absorbed in adjusting the ...
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20th Century Modern Nude Sculptures

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Bronze

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