Six masterly studies by great French painter, painstakingly reproduced in postcard form: The Dance Examination, The Dance Class, Dancer in a Rose Dress, The Rehearsal, 2 more. Captions.

Provides a simple introduction to French artist Edgar Degas and his pastel paintings of ballerinas.

Through Edgar Degas’s beloved paintings, drawings, and sculptures, Susan Goldman Rubin conveys the wonder and excitement of the ballet world. Degas is one of the most celebrated painters of the impressionist movement, and his ballerina paintings are among the most favorite of his fans. In his artwork, Degas captures every moment, from the relentless hours of practice to the glamour of appearing on stage, revealing a dancer’s journey from novice to prima ballerina. Observing young students, Degas drew their poses again and again, determined to achieve perfection. The book includes a brief biography of his entire life, endnotes, bibliography, where to see his paintings, and an index.

Forty-one full-page, six half-page drawings depict dancers on stage, in the classroom, and at rehearsals. Charming, spirited views of dancers pirouetting, executing grand battements and ports de bras, practicing at the barre, and more.

First-rate reproductions of "The Orchestra of the Opera," "The Dancer's Dressing Room," "At the Races," "Women Ironing," "La Chanson du Chien," "The Tub," "Beach Scene" and many more. 24 cards. "

Edgar Degas The Dance Class Journal. Beautiful vintage impressionist painting from the 1800s by the famous painter Degas on a lovely dancer notebook. This art portrait features ballerina dancers in green tones during class. 100 page blank lined book.