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      Edgar Degas, 1834 – 1917

      Edgar Degas's 100 Most Famous Paintings

      "The Absinthe Drinker" - "Upiječitelj ubica" (1876) is the painting Edgar Degas is best remembered for; it belongs to the Musée d'Orsay, Pariz. Žena koja se suši and The Dance Class (1873) complete the trio of best-loved canvases. Our catalogue counts 1,074 works by Edgar Degas. Here are the 100 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.

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      Edgar Degas · 1834 – 1917
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      The ten best-loved paintings by Edgar Degas

      "The Absinthe Drinker" - "Upiječitelj ubica" (1876) od Edgar Degas
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      "The Absinthe Drinker" - "Upiječitelj ubica"

      1876 · Ulje na platnu · Musée d'Orsay, Pariz

      Edgar Degas stands as an enigmatic figure in the annals of Impressionism, perpetually resisting categorization despite his undeniable contribution to the movement's revolutionary aesthetic. Often lauded alongside Monet, Renoir, and Sisley for their groundbreaking exploration of light and atmosphere—a departure from academic conventions that fundamentally reshaped painting—Degas maintained a steadfast commitment to realism, driven by meticulous observation and an unwavering desire to portray the world with unflinching honesty.

      Žena koja se suši od Edgar Degas
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      Žena koja se suši

      Akril na platnu · National Gallery, London

      Počevši iz Francuske u drugoj polovici 19. stoljeća, impresionizam prkratio je tradicionalnim umjetničkim konvencijama. Umjetnici poput Degasa odmaknuli su se od povijesnih i mitoloških tema, okrenuvši se umjesto toga scenama modernog života. *Intimizam*, podstruja unutar impresionizma, fokusirao se specifično na kućne interijere i privatne trenutke. "Žena koja se suši" savršeno exemplificira taj trend. Iako se Degas protivio označavanju kao "impresionist", njegovo je djelo dijelilo predanost pokreta hvatanju prolaznih trenutaka, istraživanju…

      The Dance Class (1873) od Edgar Degas
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      The Dance Class

      1873 · Oil On Canvas · Musée d'Orsay, Pariz

      To step into Edgar Degas’s “The Dance Class” is to transcend the boundaries of time and enter a sanctuary of disciplined grace. Painted around 1873, this masterpiece does not merely present a scene of balletic rehearsal; it offers an intimate, almost voyeuristic window into the quiet intensity of the dance studio. Unlike the grand, staged spectacles often associated with the opera, Degas directs our gaze toward the unvarnished reality of…

      The Bellelli Family od Edgar Degas
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      The Bellelli Family

      Oil On Canvas · Musée d'Orsay, Pariz

      In the quiet, shadowed corners of a Parisian room, Edgar Degas captures something far more profound than a mere family gathering. The Bellelli Family, painted between 1858 and 1867, stands as an exquisite masterwork that transcends the boundaries of traditional portraiture. It is not simply a record of faces, but a psychological landscape where every gaze and posture whispers of unspoken tensions and deep-seated emotions. As one gazes upon this…

      Interior (also known as The Rape) (1868) od Edgar Degas
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      Interior (also known as The Rape)

      1868 · Ulje na platnu · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Filadelfija

      Edgar Degas’s “Interior,” often referred to as “The Rape,” is not merely a painting; it's an experience—a carefully constructed tableau of psychological tension and unspoken drama. Completed in 1868, this grisaille masterpiece resides within the Philadelphia Museum of Art, yet its power transcends its physical location, resonating with viewers long after they’ve turned away. It’s a work that invites speculation, prompting us to confront uncomfortable truths about human relationships and…

      Portraits in a New Orleans Cotton Office od Edgar Degas
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      Portraits in a New Orleans Cotton Office

      Portraits in a New Orleans Cotton Office Edgar Degas, one of the most celebrated artists of the Impressionist movement, gifted us Portraits in a New Orleans Cotton Office, an oil painting that encapsulates the very essence of his uncle’s cotton brokerage business during its calamitous bankruptcy. Completed in 1873, this masterpiece transcends mere visual representation; it stands as a testament to Degas' unparalleled skill and occupies a significant place within…

      Dječaci u roze tutu (1885) od Edgar Degas
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      Dječaci u roze tutu

      1885 · Ulje na platnu · Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington

      Gracija i pokret baleta uhvaćeni u impresionističkom sjaju „Dancers in Pink” (Djevojčice u roze tutu) Edgara Degasa majstorsko je prikazivanje svijeta baleta, izvedeno s prepoznatljivim impresionističkim stilom ovog umjetnika. Ovo očaravajuće djelo poziva gledatelje u dinamični svijet plesa, gdje se prožimaju gracioznost, pokret i elegancija. Živopisna plesna scena Slika prikazuje živopisnu scenu balerina u pokretu, dok njihove roze tume kruže u pozadini toplih nijansi. Degasova sposobnost da uhvati prolazne trenutke…

      Dancer with a bouquet of flowers (The Star of the ballet) (1878) od Edgar Degas
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      Dancer with a bouquet of flowers (The Star of the ballet)

      1878 · Akril na platnu

      Trenutak zaustavljen u vremenu: Šarm Degasove „Igračice s buketom cvijeća (Zvijezda baleta)” Edgar Degasovo remek-djelo iz 1878. godine, „Igračica s buketom cvijeća (Zvijezda baleta)”, nije samo prikaz baletne plesačice; ono je sažetak prolaznog trenutka—dah zadržan između napora i gracioznosti. Slika nas uvodi u živopisni svijet pariskog baleta, ne kroz grandiozni spektakl, već kroz intimno promatranje. Mlada plesačica, zaustavljena usred izvedbe, steže buket, a njezino tijelo zrači istovremeno snagom i ranjivosti.…

      Misl Lola, u Cirque Fernando, NG L (1879) od Edgar Degas
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      Misl Lola, u Cirque Fernando, NG L

      1879 · Ulje na platnu

      Očaravajuća ljepota cirkuskog svijeta: "Miss Lola, au Cirque Fernando" Edgara Degasa Edgar Degas, majstor promatranja i pokreta, stvorio je djelo "Miss Lola, au Cirque Fernando" koje nas poziva u živopisni svijet 19. stoljeća, točnije u srce pariškog cirkusa Fernandoa. Ova slika nije samo portret akrobatice Miss Lole; ona je prozor u kulturu zabave tog vremena, oslikana s iznimnom vještinom i osjećajem za detalj. Degas nas vodi na mjesto gdje se…

      Plesačice na štaci 1 (1888) od Edgar Degas
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      Plesačice na štaci 1

      1888 · Ulje na platnu · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

      U svijetu umjetnosti rijetko se nalaze djela koja s takvom lakoćom hvataju prolaznost trenutka, eleganciju pokreta i intimnu atmosferu poput "Plesača na Gredi 1" francuskog slikara Edgara Degasa. Ova pastelna kompozicija, nastala 1888. godine, nije samo prikaz balerine; to je studija gracioznosti, discipline i ljepote koja se krije iza svakog pokreta u ovom zahtjevnom obliku umjetnosti. Pogledajte kako dva lika, fokusirana na svoj trening, ispunjavaju prostor s energijom i koncentracijom,…

      Edgar Degas: canvases 11 to 100 of the ranking

      Medicinska sestra (1873) od Edgar Degas
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      Medicinska sestra

      1873

      U srcu umjetničkog svijeta, naslikano 1873. godine, nalazi se "Nursing" – djelo koje izvanredno prikazuje trenutak introspekcije i duboke empatije. Ovaj portret jednog liječnice, od strane Edgara Degasa,…

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      U kafiću, također nazvano od Edgar Degas
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      U kafiću, također nazvano

      Grand Palais

      „U kavani“ Hilaire-Germain-Edgara Degasa, naslikano oko 1876. godine, nije samo prikaz dvije osobe koje uživaju u pariskoj večeri; to je pažljivo promatran studij ljudske interakcije i suptilnog jezika…

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      Dancerji (1898) od Edgar Degas
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      Dancerji

      1898

      A Glimpse Behind the Curtain: Edgar Degas’s “Dancers” (1898) This captivating pastel work by Edgar Degas offers a rare and intimate look beyond the dazzling spectacle of the…

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      Edgar Degas

Život uronjen u pokret
Rođen kao Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas u Parizu, 1834., Edgar Degas bio je umjetnik fascinantnih proturječnosti. Iako se često svrstavaju s impresionistima – Monetom, Renoirom i drugima koji su revolucionirali slikarstv (1874) od Edgar Degas
      #16

      Edgar Degas Život uronjen u pokret Rođen kao Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas u Parizu, 1834., Edgar Degas bio je umjetnik fascinantnih proturječnosti. Iako se često svrstavaju s impresionistima – Monetom, Renoirom i drugima koji su revolucionirali slikarstv

      1874 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      Edgar Degasovo "Razred za ples": Pogled u svijet baleta i impresionističke virtuoznosti "Razred za ples" Edgara Degasa, nastao 1874. godine, nije samo slika; to je trenutak zaleđen u…

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      Trkački konji u Longchampu (1874) od Edgar Degas
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      Trkački konji u Longchampu

      1874 · Muzej likovnih umjetnosti

      Pogled u pariško uživanje: Dešifriranje Degasovog djela *Race Horses at Longchamp* Edgar Degasovo djelo *Race Horses at Longchamp* (1874.) nije samo prikaz sportskog događaja; to je živopisni trenutak…

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      Plesačica na pozornici (1880) od Edgar Degas
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      Plesačica na pozornici

      1880 · Hamburger Kunsthalle

      Prolazni trenutak milosti: Istraživanje Degasove „Igračice na pozornici” Ovo očaravajuće pastelno djelo Edgara Degasa prenosi nas u samo srce pariskog svijeta baleta 1880. godine. Spremna u Hamburger Kunsthalle,…

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      The Star od Edgar Degas
      #20

      The Star

      Edgar Degas, a name synonymous with Impressionism, possessed a singular fascination that transcended mere artistic pursuit; he was utterly captivated by the world of ballet. Within his extensive…

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      Head of a Woman (1874) od Edgar Degas
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      Head of a Woman

      1874 · National Gallery

      Step closer, and you might find yourself caught in the stillness of this moment. There is no grand theatricality here, only the presence of an unknown woman, perhaps…

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      Two harlequins (1886) od Edgar Degas
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      Two harlequins

      1886

      Edgar Degas, a titan of French Impressionism, stands apart from his peers not merely for stylistic innovation but also for an unyielding dedication to capturing the quiet dramas…

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      Sjedeća žena koja češlja svoju kosu (1890) od Edgar Degas
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      Sjedeća žena koja češlja svoju kosu

      1890 · Musée d'Orsay

      Degasovo djelo „Sjedeća žena koja češlja svoju kosu”, dovršeno oko 1890. godine, nije samo prikaz kućne aktivnosti; to je duboko istraživanje ženstvenosti, ranjivosti i prolazne ljepote svakodnevnog života—temelj…

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      Yellow Dancers (In the Wings) (1875) od Edgar Degas
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      Yellow Dancers (In the Wings)

      1875 · Art Institute of Chicago

      Three female figures occupy the foreground, positioned in a diagonal arrangement that leads the eye from the upper middle toward the lower right. The composition focuses on a…

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      Café Singer (1879) od Edgar Degas
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      Café Singer

      1879 · Art Institute of Chicago

      A female singer occupies the center of this oil on canvas composition, her upper torso and head captured in a tight crop. The figure is positioned against a…

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      The Milliners (1882) od Edgar Degas
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      The Milliners

      1882 · J. Paul Getty Museum

      Two women sit at a worktable that cuts across the space at a sharp, unsettling angle. The room is crowded with the dark, rounded silhouettes of hat stands,…

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      Women Combing Their Hair (1876) od Edgar Degas
      #31

      Women Combing Their Hair

      1876 · The Phillips Collection

      Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas’s “Women Combing Their Hair,” painted circa 1876, is more than a simple depiction of domestic activity; it’s a profound meditation on movement, observation, and the fleeting…

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      A Roman Beggar Woman (1857) od Edgar Degas
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      A Roman Beggar Woman

      1857 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

      Edgar Degas’s “A Roman Beggar Woman,” painted in 1857, transcends mere portraiture; it embodies a profound meditation on urban poverty and the understated dignity inherent within an individual…

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      At the Ballet (1881) od Edgar Degas
      #34

      At the Ballet

      1881

      A Glimpse Behind the Curtain: Decoding Degas’s “At the Ballet” Edgar Degas's 1881 pastel work, *At the Ballet*, offers a captivating and unusually intimate view into the world…

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      The Blue Dancers od Edgar Degas
      #36

      The Blue Dancers

      A Glimpse Behind the Curtain: Degas’s “The Blue Dancers” Edgar Degas's “The Blue Dancers,” painted in 1897, is more than just a depiction of ballerinas; it’s an intimate…

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      Dancer in her dressing room (1879) od Edgar Degas
      #38

      Dancer in her dressing room

      1879 · Muzej Norton Simon

      Edgar Degas's "Dancer in her Dressing Room," painted in 1879, isn’t merely a depiction of a ballerina; it’s a profound meditation on fleeting beauty, the solitude of artistic…

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      Orchestra of the Opera (1869) od Edgar Degas
      #40

      Orchestra of the Opera

      1869

      Edgar Degas' "Orchestra of the Opera," painted in 1869, isn’t merely a depiction of musicians; it’s a meticulously observed slice of Parisian life, a backstage tableau brimming with…

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      The Bather (La Baigneuse) (1895) od Edgar Degas
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      The Bather (La Baigneuse)

      1895 · Reading Public Museum

      The painting depicts a woman reclining on her side in a bathtub filled with water. She is positioned centrally within the frame, bathed in diffused natural light filtering…

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      Russian Dancers (1899) od Edgar Degas
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      Russian Dancers

      1899

      A Glimpse into Movement and Modernity: Degas’s “Russian Dancers” Edgar Degas, a master of capturing fleeting moments and modern life, presents us with a captivating scene in “Russian…

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      Singer in Green (1884) od Edgar Degas
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      Singer in Green

      1884 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      In the heart of 1884 Paris, amidst the gaslit glow of cabarets and the rhythmic pulse of urban nightlife, Edgar Degas captured a moment that transcends time. Singer…

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      Žena Česanje kose (1894) od Edgar Degas
      #48

      Žena Česanje kose

      1894 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      A Moment of Intimate Reflection: Degas’s *Woman Combing Her Hair* Edgar Degas's 1894 pastel, *Woman Combing Her Hair*, is a captivating study in quiet intimacy and the beauty…

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      Woman at a Window (1872) od Edgar Degas
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      Woman at a Window

      1872 · Courtauld Gallery

      Edgar Degas's “Woman at a Window,” painted in 1872, is more than just a depiction of a figure observing the world outside; it’s a masterful exploration of light,…

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      Ballet Scene (1880) od Edgar Degas
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      Ballet Scene

      1880 · Dixon Gallery and Gardens

      Ballet Scene is a painting by Edgar Degas. The composition focuses on a single female dancer positioned toward the front right of the stage. This figure is rendered…

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      Four Dancers (1902) od Edgar Degas
      #53

      Four Dancers

      1902

      To stand before Four Dancers is to step directly into a moment suspended in time—a breath held just before the music swells, or perhaps, the perfect echo after…

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      A Carriage at the Races (1872) od Edgar Degas
      #54

      A Carriage at the Races

      1872 · Muzej likovnih umjetnosti

      The painting depicts a horse-drawn carriage situated on a grassy field. Several horses are visible within the scene; some are positioned in the foreground while others are further…

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      Lady with a Parasol (1871) od Edgar Degas
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      Lady with a Parasol

      1871 · Courtauld Gallery

      The scene unfolds through Lady with a Parasol, a work painted by Edgar Degas in 1871. This piece captures a fleeting moment of existence, frozen in time through…

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      Singer with a glove (1878) od Edgar Degas
      #57

      Singer with a glove

      1878

      To gaze upon Degas's depiction of "Singer with a glove" is to be instantly transported into the vibrant, yet fleeting, atmosphere of a Parisian cabaret in the late…

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      Mme Jacques Fourchy (1883) od Edgar Degas
      #58

      Mme Jacques Fourchy

      1883

      Edgar Degas's "Mme Jacques Fourchy," painted in 1883, isn’t merely a portrait; it’s a carefully constructed tableau vivant—a captured moment brimming with subtle observation and quiet intensity. This…

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      Field of Flax (1892) od Edgar Degas
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      Field of Flax

      1892

      The artwork is a pastel depiction of a landscape featuring a field of flax. In the foreground, there are bright yellow flowers scattered throughout the scene. A diamond-shaped…

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      The Return of the Herd (1896) od Edgar Degas
      #60

      The Return of the Herd

      1896 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery

      The painting depicts a rural scene featuring two horses positioned on a road in front of a house. One horse is situated toward the left side of the…

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      Danska priprema u studiju opere (1895) od Edgar Degas
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      Danska priprema u studiju opere

      1895 · Muzej Norton Simon

      A Glimpse Behind the Curtain: Degas’s “Dance Rehearsal” “Dance Rehearsal in the Studio of the Opera,” nastao je 1895. godine od strane Edgara Degasa i predstavlja fascinantnu kombinaciju…

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      Group of Dancers (1905) od Edgar Degas
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      Group of Dancers

      1905

      The painting Group of Dancers is an oil on canvas that captures three women dancing together within a room. The scene is characterized by a sense of energy…

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      Conversation (1895) od Edgar Degas
      #67

      Conversation

      1895 · Yale University Art Gallery

      Edgar Degas's "Conversation," housed within the hallowed halls of the Yale University Art Gallery, isn’t merely a painting; it’s a meticulously crafted snapshot of Parisian social life at…

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      Two Dancers (1898) od Edgar Degas
      #69

      Two Dancers

      1898 · Staatliche KunstSammlungen Dresden

      The scene unfolds through the delicate, layered application of pastel and charcoal, capturing a fleeting moment of grace. In this work, titled Two Dancers, the artist Edgar Degas…

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      Spanish dance (2018) od Edgar Degas
      #70

      Spanish dance

      2018 · Asociación Española de Pintores y Escultores

      In this sculpture, titled Spanish dance, we encounter the quiet intensity of Edgar Degas. Created in France during the 1880s, the work captures a specific, fleeting moment of…

      On the Stage (1880) od Edgar Degas
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      On the Stage

      1880

      The stage lights seem to flicker even now as the eye wanders across the cream laid paper. A young woman holds the center of the frame, her body…

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      Horses and Jockeys (1886) od Edgar Degas
      #72

      Horses and Jockeys

      1886

      To gaze upon this depiction of horses and jockeys is to witness time itself captured in a fleeting, exhilarating instant. It is more than just a sporting scene;…

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      The Dancers (1885) od Edgar Degas
      #73

      The Dancers

      1885 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      The air in the rehearsal space feels heavy with the scent of dust and tulle. In this 1885 pastel work, several ballerinas occupy a crowded, asymmetrical stage, caught…

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      Four dancers, ca National Galler (1899) od Edgar Degas
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      Four dancers, ca National Galler

      1899 · National Gallery of Art

      To stand before this depiction of four dancers is to witness time suspended in a moment of pure, unbridled artistry. Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas captured not merely figures on pointe,…

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      Dancer Tilting (1883) od Edgar Degas
      #75

      Dancer Tilting

      1883

      Created in 1883, Dancer Tilting is a pastel drawing by Edgar Degas that captures a fleeting moment of movement. The composition centers on a young woman poised mid-leap,…

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      Ballet Scene od Edgar Degas
      #76

      Ballet Scene

      Dixon Gallery and Gardens

      In the quiet, focused moments before the curtain rises, there exists a unique tension—a blend of exhaustion and anticipation that Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas captured with unparalleled intimacy. Ballet Scene…

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      Melanholija (1874) od Edgar Degas
      #77

      Melanholija

      1874

      Edgar Degas, a name synonymous with Impressionism yet profoundly resistant to easy categorization, offers us in "Melancholy" (1874) a work that transcends simple portraiture. Housed within the esteemed…

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      Dancer's Dressing Room (1878) od Edgar Degas
      #78

      Dancer's Dressing Room

      1878

      Edgar Degas’ “Dancer’s Dressing Room,” created in 1878, offers an intimate and captivating glimpse into the world of ballet. This pastel work exemplifies the Impressionist movement's focus on…

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      Dancers Practicing at the Barre (1877) od Edgar Degas
      #81

      Dancers Practicing at the Barre

      1877 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      In the quiet, sun-drenched corners of a Parisian rehearsal studio, Edgar Degas captured something far more profound than a mere ballet rehearsal. “Dancers Practicing at the Barre,” painted…

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      Woman in a Café (1877) od Edgar Degas
      #82

      Woman in a Café

      1877

      In the heart of late 19th-century Paris, amidst the rhythmic pulse of urban life, Edgar Degas captured a scene that transcends the mere boundaries of a casual afternoon.…

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      Dancers (1895) od Edgar Degas
      #83

      Dancers

      1895

      Edgar Degas, a figure perpetually shadowed by the brilliance of Monet and Renoir yet undeniably pivotal to the Impressionist movement, possessed an artistic vision that defied easy categorization.…

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      Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot (1921) od Edgar Degas
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      Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot

      1921 · Tel Aviv Museum of Art

      The quietude of a private moment settles over the bronze figure known as Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot. Created by Edgar Degas, this work…

      Žena Česanje Kosa Pred Zrkalom (1877) od Edgar Degas
      #85

      Žena Česanje Kosa Pred Zrkalom

      1877 · Muzej Norton Simon

      Žena Česající Si Vlasy Před Zrcadlem Edgar Degasův obraz *Žena Česající Si Vlasy Před Zrcadlem* z roku 1877 představuje fascinující pohled do soukromého světa ženy, která si každodenně…

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      Četiri Plesača (1900) od Edgar Degas
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      Četiri Plesača

      1900 · National Gallery of Art

      Pogled u prolazni pokret: Dekodiranje Degasovih *Četiri plesačice* Edgar Degasovo djelo Četiri plesačice, naslikano 1900. godine, više je od običnog prikaza balerina; to je majstorsko istraživanje pokreta, svjetlosti…

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      The Tub (1889) od Edgar Degas
      #88

      The Tub

      1889

      Edgar Degas’ “The Ballet Class,” completed around 1874-1876, stands as a cornerstone of Impressionist art and a poignant glimpse into the world of ballet during its formative years.…

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      Woman with a Bandage (1873) od Edgar Degas
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      Woman with a Bandage

      1873 · Detroit Institute of Arts

      A Moment of Quietude: Exploring Degas’ *Woman with a Bandage* Edgar Degas' *Woman with a Bandage*, painted in 1873, is more than just a portrait; it’s an intimate…

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      Dancers (8) (1900) od Edgar Degas
      #92

      Dancers (8)

      1900

      To stand before this depiction of Dancers (8) is to step directly into the vibrant, breathless atmosphere backstage—a moment suspended between performance and memory. Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas captured not…

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      Cafe-Concert Singer (1878) od Edgar Degas
      #93

      Cafe-Concert Singer

      1878

      To gaze upon Degas's Cafe-Concert Singer is to step directly into the smoky, vibrant heart of late nineteenth-century Paris. This painting captures more than just a moment; it…

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      The Rehearsal (1878) od Edgar Degas
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      The Rehearsal

      1878 · Dumbarton Oaks

      To gaze upon The Rehearsal is to step directly into a moment suspended in time—a breath held just before the curtain rises, or perhaps, just after the applause…

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      Russian Dancer (1895) od Edgar Degas
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      Russian Dancer

      1895

      In the delicate dance between light and shadow, Edgar Degas captures a moment of pure, unadulterated vitality in Russian Dancer. Created in 1895, this masterpiece serves as a…

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      View of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme (1898) od Edgar Degas
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      View of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

      1898 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      Edgar Degas, a renowned French Impressionist painter, captivated audiences with his evocative landscape View of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme in 1898. Now residing within the esteemed collection at the Metropolitan Museum…

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      Leon Bonnat (1863) od Edgar Degas
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      Leon Bonnat

      1863

      In 1863, Edgar Degas turns his gaze toward a man who shares his devotion to the craft of seeing. This half-length portrait captures Léon-Joseph-Florentin Bonnat, not as a…

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      Edgar Degas's canvases, period by period

      What Edgar Degas painted most

      The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

      Where Edgar Degas's canvases hang

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      Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 52 Edgar Degas Život uronjen u pokret Rođen kao Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas u Parizu, 1834., Edgar Degas bio je umjetnik fascinantnih proturječnosti. Iako se često svrstavaju s impresionistima – Monetom, Renoirom i drugima koji su revolucionirali slikarstv, Fan Mount: Ballet Girls, Three Dancers Preparing for Class
      Musée d'Orsay, ParizMusée d'Orsay Pariz 55 "The Absinthe Drinker" - "Upiječitelj ubica", The Dance Class, The Bellelli Family
      National Gallery, LondonNational Gallery London 18 Žena koja se suši, Two Dancers in Their Dressing Room, Head of a Woman
      Muzej Norton Simon, PasadenaMuzej Norton Simon Pasadena 5 Dancer in her dressing room, Danska priprema u studiju opere, Žena Česanje Kosa Pred Zrkalom
      National Gallery of Art, WashingtonNational Gallery of Art Washington 28 Four dancers, ca National Galler, Četiri Plesača
      Muzej likovnih umjetnosti, BostonMuzej likovnih umjetnosti Boston 10 Trkački konji u Longchampu, A Carriage at the Races
      Art Institute of Chicago, ChicagoArt Institute of Chicago Chicago 8 Yellow Dancers (In the Wings), Café Singer
      Courtauld Gallery, LondonCourtauld Gallery London 7 Woman at a Window, Lady with a Parasol

      Edgar Degas's most famous canvas, decade after decade

      1. 1850s
        A Roman Beggar Woman (1857) od Edgar Degas
        Canvas 33 of 100

        A Roman Beggar Woman

        Godine 16 – 25 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

        Edgar Degas’s “A Roman Beggar Woman,” painted in 1857, transcends mere portraiture; it embodies a profound meditation on urban poverty and the understated dignity inherent within an individual…

      2. 1860s
        Interior (also known as The Rape) (1868) od Edgar Degas
        Canvas 5 of 100

        Interior (also known as The Rape)

        Godine 26 – 35 · Philadelphia Museum of Art

        Edgar Degas’s “Interior,” often referred to as “The Rape,” is not merely a painting; it's an experience—a carefully constructed tableau of psychological tension and unspoken drama. Completed in…

      3. 1870s
        "The Absinthe Drinker" - "Upiječitelj ubica" (1876) od Edgar Degas
        Ranked 1 of 100

        "The Absinthe Drinker" - "Upiječitelj ubica"

        Godine 36 – 45 · Musée d'Orsay

        Edgar Degas stands as an enigmatic figure in the annals of Impressionism, perpetually resisting categorization despite his undeniable contribution to the movement's revolutionary aesthetic. Often lauded alongside Monet,…

      4. 1880s
        Dječaci u roze tutu (1885) od Edgar Degas
        Canvas 7 of 100

        Dječaci u roze tutu

        Godine 46 – 55 · Hill-Stead Museum

        Gracija i pokret baleta uhvaćeni u impresionističkom sjaju „Dancers in Pink” (Djevojčice u roze tutu) Edgara Degasa majstorsko je prikazivanje svijeta baleta, izvedeno s prepoznatljivim impresionističkim stilom ovog…

      5. 1890s
        Žena koja se opere u kupelji (1892) od Edgar Degas
        12 of 100

        Žena koja se opere u kupelji

        Godine 56 – 65

        Intimno Portret Jednoga Trenuta Ovo iznimno djelo, "Žena koja se opere u kadi" od Edgara Degasa, iz 1892. godine, nije samo slika; to je zamka u vremenu, trenutak…

      6. 1900s
        Tri Plesalice, Plave Suknje, Crvene Majice (1903) od Edgar Degas
        Ranked 47 of 100

        Tri Plesalice, Plave Suknje, Crvene Majice

        Godine 66 – 75

        Three Dancers, Blue Skirts, Red Blouses Svijet umjetnosti prepun je remekdjela koja nas i dan danas inspiriše i zadivljuje. Jedno takvo remekdelo je "Three Dancers, Blue Skirts, Red…

      Edgar Degas's canvases, question by question

      Which canvas is Edgar Degas most remembered for?Read the answer

      "The Absinthe Drinker" - "Upiječitelj ubica" (1876), Musée d'Orsay, Pariz. Žena koja se suši and The Dance Class (1873) follow.

      "The Absinthe Drinker" - "Upiječitelj ubica": how old was Edgar Degas when it was painted?Read the answer

      Edgar Degas, born in 1834, was 42 years old: "The Absinthe Drinker" - "Upiječitelj ubica" dates from 1876.

      What are Edgar Degas's ten most famous canvases?Read the answer

      "The Absinthe Drinker" - "Upiječitelj ubica", Žena koja se suši, The Dance Class, The Bellelli Family, Interior (also known as The Rape), Portraits in a New Orleans Cotton Office, Dječaci u roze tutu, Dancer with a bouquet of flowers (The Star of the ballet), Misl Lola, u Cirque Fernando, NG L i Plesačice na štaci 1. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many paintings did Edgar Degas create?Read the answer

      1,074 works by Edgar Degas are in our catalogue, dated 1857 to 1905.

      Where do Edgar Degas's most famous canvases hang today?Read the answer

      Mostly in Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Musée d'Orsay (Pariz) i National Gallery (London); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Edgar Degas paint the most famous canvases?Read the answer

      In 1870s, which gave 40 of the 100 works on this page, "The Absinthe Drinker" - "Upiječitelj ubica" among them.

      Which famous Edgar Degas canvas came first, and which came last?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is A Roman Beggar Woman (1857); the latest is Group of Dancers (1905).

      Which subjects did Edgar Degas paint most?Read the answer

      Ballet (17), Dance (15) i Woman (13), across the 100 works on this page.

      Which medium appears most in Edgar Degas's paintings?Read the answer

      Oil On Canvas, used in 27 of the 100 works on this page.

      Which movement is Edgar Degas associated with?Read the answer

      Impresionizam, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which paintings by Edgar Degas are held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art?Read the answer

      The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York holds 9 of the works on this page, among them Edgar Degas Život uronjen u pokret Rođen kao Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas u Parizu, 1834., Edgar Degas bio je umjetnik fascinantnih proturječnosti. Iako se često svrstavaju s impresionistima – Monetom, Renoirom i drugima koji su revolucionirali slikarstv, Fan Mount: Ballet Girls i Three Dancers Preparing for Class.

      Where can I buy a reproduction of a Edgar Degas painting?Read the answer

      Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.

      Meet the painter: Edgar Degas

      Život Edgara Degasa

      Pariz, 1834. U obitelji umjerenog imućanstva rođen je dječak čije će ime, Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas, s vremenom postati samo Edgar Degas. To ime označava početak života koji će obilježiti stalna napetost između društvenih očekivanja i umjetničke opsesije. Odrastajući u sofisticiranom ambijentu francuske prijestolnice, on je stekao okruženje koje će mu kasnije služiti kao neprocjenjivo platno za njegove duboke opservacije modernog života.

      Godine prolaze u zamućenom ritmu učenja i promjenjivih interesiranja. Njegov put vodi od strukturiranog okruženja odraslice prema sirovom, autentičnom svijetu gradskih radnih prostora. On ne traži sunčano svjetlo na otvorenom, već preferira kontrolirano, umjetno svjetlo ateljeja i kazališta. Njegov pogled uspostavlja se na plesačice, preračice i konjske utrke Pariza, hvatajući fizički napor rada i prolazne pokrete kazališne pozornice. Ostaje čovjek proturječja, često odbijajući etikete koje su mu pridjeljivali suvremenici, uporno insistirajući na svom identitetu kao realista.

      Kraj dolazi u Parizu, 27. rujna 1917. godine. Za sobom ostavlja golem opus koji obuhvaća više desetljeća, među kojima se izdvajaju:

      Rani život, obitelj i obuka

      Pariz, 1834. Rođen kao sin bankara i Célestine Musson De Gas, žene kreolskog podrijetla iz Louisvillea, Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas ulazi u svijet buržoaske stabilnosti. S jedanaest godina upisuje se u Lycée Louis-le-Grand. Akademski put je već određen, no dječji pogled već pluta prema holovima Louvru. Do 1853. godine, nakon što je diplomirao na Lycéeu s baccalauréatom u književnosti, on odbija očev očekivanja o pravničkoj karijeri. Umjesto toga, prijavljuje se kao kopir u Louvreu, proslavivši svoje sate prateći linije velikih majstora.

      Obuka se intenzivira u parskoj École des Beaux-Arts. Prolazeći kroz strogoću klasičnog poučavanja, on usavršava preciznost koja će definirati njegovo kasnije stvaralaštvo. Godine 1855. događa se susret koji ostavlja trajan trag na njegov razvoj: upoznaje Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingresa. Taj susret učvršćuje poštovanje prema crtežu i važnosti linije, čak i dok on počinje težiti modernim temama koje će na kraju definirati njegovu karijeru.

      Tehnika i umjetnički stil

      Edgar Degas odbacuje etiketu impresionista. On preferira termin "realist", što je izbor koji diktira njegov cijeli pristup platnu. Izbjegava pejzaže na otvorenom i labave, treperave poteze kistom koje su favorizirali njegovi suvremenici. Umjesto toga, on se povlači u kontrolirano okruženje ateljea. Ovdje, kroz rigorozno crtežničko usavršavanje, ovladava ljudskim oblikom. On je izuzetan crtač, posjedujući specifičnu, tehničku kontrolu nad prikazivanjem pokreta. On ne čeka da sunce osvijetli predmet; on konstruira svoje scene kroz pažljivo proučavanje olovkom ili pastelom. Ova priprema omogućuje mu da zamrzne prolazni trenutak kretanja s anatomskom preciznošću.

      Svjetlost u Degasovoj kompoziciji rijetko je prirodna. On koristi umjetničko svjetlo kako bi naglasio figure, stvarajući osjećaj teatralnosti i dubine. Jedna od značajnih metoda je contre-jour, gdje predmet stavlja u sjenu dok pozadina ostaje jarko osvijetljena. Ova tehnika izolira figuru, izvlačeći je naprijed iz okruženja. Rezultat je napetost između subjekta i prostora koji oni nastanjuju, često otkrivajući fizički napor ili tihu, nepoziranu stvarnost modernog života.

      Ključna djela i teme

      Scena i štala dominiraju njegovim vizualnim svijetom, stvarajući prožetnu mrežu pokreta i snage. Više od polovice njegovog opusa posvećeno je plesačima, koje je Edgar Degas vješto hvatao u najintimnijim trenucima – od sanjive gracioznosti piruete do iscrpljujućeg fizičkog napora koji prati plesna proba. Međutim, njegov pogled ne ostaje samo zarobljen u teatru; on se okreće i prema brzini trkačkih pista, dokumentirajući konje i jokije koji su u stalnom, dinamičnom borbi s vremenom. Ti subjekti za njega nisu tek dekorativni motivi, već duboke studije napetosti i neprestog kretanja.

      Njegov umjetnički domet prodire duboko u privatno i psihološko područje. Stvara portrete koji otkrivaju složeni unutarnji život, često koristeći nekonvencionalne kutove gledanja kako bi izolovao svoje subjekte i istaknuo njihovu esenciju. To usredotočenje na ljudsku figuru ne ograniava se samo na ulje na platnu; on istražuje samu srž života kroz razne medije, uključujući grafiku, crteže i skulpture od voska. Njegova sposobnost interpretacije ljudskog tijela najjasnije se vidi u brojnim studijama žena, gdje se često fokusira na tijelo u privatnim, nepristranim i neosmatranim trenucima, otkrivajući istinu koja se skriva iza pozornog sjaja.

      • The Dancing Class, oko 1874.
      • The Dance Class, 1874.
      • The Ballet Class, 1874–1876.
      • Interior, 1868–1869.
      • Scena iz trke prepreka: The Fallen Jockey, 1866.

      Naslijeđe i trajni utjecaj

      Promjene koje su obilježile umjetnost kasnog 19. stoljeća pronašle su svoju središnju figuru u umjetniku kojeg zovemo Edgar Degas. Iako se on sam oštrito protivio određenim etiketima, njegovo prisustvo pomoglo je utemeljiti temelje impresionizma. Odmaknuo se od krutih, povijesnih tema koje je preferirala akademija, odlučivši se umjesto toga dokumentirati sirovost i gracioznost modernog pariskog života. Taj odlazak iz tradicije otvorio je put budućim generacijama umjetnika da istražuju neukrase i istinsku stvarnost ljudskog postojanja.

      Njegov utjecaj proteže se daleko izvan prvotnog impresionističkog kruga. Struktuurne inovacije i nekonvencionalne kompozicije koje je razvio ostavile su dubok trag na putanju moderne umjetnosti. To se, prvenstveno, može vidjeti u kasnijim djelima koje su stvorili Pablo Picasso i Henri Matisse. On je naučio umjetnički svijet promatrati svijet kroz asimetrične kutove i neočekivane kadrove, pretvarajući privatne, prolazne trenutke plesačice ili preračnice u vječne studije pokreta.

      • The Dance Class
      • The Ballet Class
      • Interior

      Gdje danas možete vidjeti njegova djela

      Tragovi Degasovog oštrog i preciznog promatranja svijeta i dalje su raspršeni kroz vodeće svjetske institucije, sačuvani u tišini pariskih dvorana i daleko izvan njih. U Francuskoj, Musée d'Orsay čuva značajne kolekcije njegovih radova, vječno hvatajući onaj pokret koji je umjetnik proučavao tijekom cijelog svog života. Umjetnost koju je stvorio nalazi se i u Louvru, dok Bibliothèque Nationale de France u Parizu njegova djela čuva u svojim arhivima. Ove kolekcije pružaju izravan uvid u tehničku preciznost i duboko proučavanje forme koje su bile temelj njegove umjetničke karijere.

      Preko Atlantika, dosegnut je i vid njegovog stvaralaštva u Sjedinjene Američke Države. Metropolitan Museum of Art u New Yorku posjeduje njegove slike, pružajući prozor u moderni život koji je prikazivao s tako iznimnom pažnjom. U Philadelphiji, Philadelphia Museum of Art sadrži njegova djela, osiguravajući da njegov utjecaj ostane dostupan međunarodnoj publici. Ova mjesta služe kao fizičke sidra njegovog naslijeđa, gdje su linije i svjetlo koje je usavršio i danas vidljivi modernom oku.

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