Complete Works of Edgar Degas by Edgar Degas

The Salon was led by FrenchĪrtists and mentors who also took the lead over public exhibits.Īrt is not what you see, but what you make others see.“ When he decided to submit some of his works to the Salon, he encountered certain challenges along the way. For Degas, he was more fascinated with the traditional approach of painting where heįeatured great historical scenes and large-scale family portraits. By this time, he was already creating a great image as a painter. He finally returned to Paris, during the year 1859. The masterpiece of these artists became the source of inspiration to the young artist. While in Italy, Degas decided to copy some of the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, andĬaravaggio who were considered as some of the artist's inspirations. School and pursue more time in Italy where he learned to paint and explore numerous places in this fine country. After about a year of studying in this institution, Degas decided to leave In the year 1955, the young artist was admitted to the Academie des Beaux Arts, which is now known as the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Rembrandt paintings while studying the styles of Johannes Vermeer and Eugene Delacroix, With this opportunity, he was able to create exceptional copies of Rare opportunity to copy or replicate art techniques by various artists whose works were featured at the Louvre. By the time he was 18 years of age, Degas had a He found support and motivation from is father who was talented and passionate about art. In addition to music, Degas was skilled in painting and drawing. Sent to the Lycee Louis-le-Grand where he took up classical education. Mother was originally from New Orleans, in the United States.Īs a child, Edgar had a deep passion for music as his mother was once an opera singer while his father used to arrange music for recitals held in the Degas' home. Edgar's father was a banker by profession, and his His full name was Hilaire Germain Edgar, and he has lived all his life in his hometown. Edgar Degas was a French artist born in the city of Paris.

Complete Works of Edgar Degas by Edgar Degas