The exhibition features more than 200 works from the master French impressionist, resulting in the most diverse and panoptic retrospective of Edgar Degas in decades. Among the selected works is a curation of Degas’ lesser known efforts in drawing, printmaking, sculpture and photography – allowing a comprehensive insight into the artist’s history and creative practice.
The major retrospective will be grouped thematically, bringing together the subject matter that Degas devoted himself to, including his iconic ballet portraiture as well as emotive portrayals of Parisian nightlife and the everyday gestures of 19th century women.
Born in 1834, Edgar Degas was at the core of the French impressionism movement. Later in his career, he focused on movement and the human figure, particularly in the realm of theatre and ballet. His widely influential work and vision led him to become a major part of the Western art cannon.
