His involvement in the Impressionist Exhibitions almost broke the movement apart, and brought Degas into direct opposition with Monet. Here are his paintings.
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Putting Degas’ many paintings and drawings of the ballet and its dancers into context – here are contemporary paintings.
The birthplace of Impressionism, and its spread around the world, it also reflected the huge changes in society, leisure, and dress. Let’s soak up the sun.
He painted many wonderful oil sketches and watercolours of other artists painting outdoors. Here are a few to enjoy.
To commemorate the centenary of his death, some of the best portraits of the 19th century, and more.
Born two centuries ago, his paintings anticipated and influenced those of the mainstream Impressionists. He even painted from a floating studio.
He took the Salon of 1864 by storm, but was barely noticed with 2 more paintings the following year. Why?
One dancer, three painters, four portraits of the dancer, and two portraits of Chase himself.
He built his career from scratch three times, but today is known for his paintings of fashionable women. There is more to his art than that.
With his Salon style and fascination in mediaeval history, did he make history painting history?
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