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1937 Article Degas Theater Dancers Girls Colorful Georges Grappe Theatre ILL5
1937 Article Degas Theater Dancers Girls Colorful Georges Grappe Theatre ILL5
1937 Article Degas Theater Dancers Girls Colorful Georges Grappe Theatre ILL5
1937 Article Degas Theater Dancers Girls Colorful Georges Grappe Theatre ILL5
1937 Article Degas Theater Dancers Girls Colorful Georges Grappe Theatre ILL5

1937 Article Degas Theater Dancers Girls Colorful Georges Grappe Theatre ILL5

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This is an original 1937 6 page color print article that examines Degas theatre prints. These images are laid out on the front and back of two pages to illustrate an article ÐÐ"Degas et le ThŽ‰tre" by Georges Grappe. This set also includes a 8.5" x 10" print (with no text on the reverse) of the famous painting "Danseuses en Bleu." This print is hand tipped-in on a heavily textured laid paper and is easily removable for individual framing. Please note that the dimensions of the actual images vary.

Please note that this article is in French, and be sure to view the additional images.

CONDITION

This 75+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

  • Product Type: Original Print Article; Color
  • Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
  • Dimensions: Approximately 10.75 x 14.75 inches; 27 x 37 cm
  • Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Degas, Edgar. There is no visible artist signature.

Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas was a versatile French artist known for his paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints. Preferring to be called a realist, he was nevertheless a key personage in the Impressionism movement. The prevalent theme of his works lay in dance. Most of his subjects were dancers.

Degas was born of musical parents in 1834 in Paris, France-- a member of the then middle class, although his family gave the pretense of being in a higher level of society. He later disregarded any labeling of that sort.

Supported and encouraged by his father, he went to school at the Ecole Des Beaux-Art in Paris, studied for only one year, then traveled and painted in Italy. He was very talented at copying the works of then, well-known painters such as Raphael, Ingres, and Delacroix; as well as, Michelangelo and da Vinci.

Along with fellow artist Edouard Manet, Degas' works were received with some resistance. Art of that time followed certain traditions and Degas and Manet felt they should break free of such restrictions and be more modern. Later, along with other artists of the time such as Monet and Sisley, the Societe Anonyme des Artistes was formed to have art exhibitions that were free from the control of the Salon. He and these other artists were known as the Impressionists.

Degas' art consisted mainly of modern womenÉdancers of ballet, as well as many paintings with nude women as his subject. He is listed as being among the greatest of the Impressionist painters in history.

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