Edgar Degas: Drawings in Close Up

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Edgar Degas: Drawings in Close Up is written by Annabelle Thornhill and published by Osmora Incorporated. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 2765907552 (ISBN 10) and 9782765907558 (ISBN 13).

Like the Impressionists, Degas sought to capture fleeting moments in the flow of modern life, yet he showed little interest in painting plain air landscapes, favoring scenes in theaters and cafes illuminated by artificial light, which he used to clarify the contours of his figures, adhering to his Academic training. He is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. He also was a superb draftsman, and particularly masterful in depicting movement, as can be seen in his interpretations of dancers and female nudes. His portraits are notable for their psychological complexity and for their portrayal of human isolation.