[Degas, Edgar] Matt, Leonard von / Rewald, John.

Degas. Sculpture. – The complete works photographed by Leonard von Matt. Introduction and critical catalogue by John Rewald.

First Edition. London, Thames and Hudson, 1957. 23cm x 28.5cm. 165 pages with LXXV black-and-white plates. Original Hardcover. Very good condition with some signs of external wear. Some minor traces of foxing only.

Includes for example: Horses. Petite Dnseuse de Quatorze Ans. Classical Dance. Spanish Dance. Behind the Scenes. Female figures, Bathers.

Edgar Degas (born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas, 19 July 1834 – 27 September 1917), was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist. A superb draftsman, he is especially identified with the subject of dance, and over half of his works depict dancers. These display his mastery in the depiction of movement, as do his racecourse subjects and female nudes. His portraits are notable for their psychological complexity and depiction of human isolation.
Early in his career, he wanted to be a history painter, a calling for which he was well prepared by his rigorous academic training and close study of classic art. In his early thirties, he changed course, and by bringing the traditional methods of a history painter to bear on contemporary subject matter, he became a classical painter of modern life. (Wikipedia)

• Keywords: 19.Jahrhundert · 19th Century · 20. Jahrhundert · 20th century · Ballet · Ballett · Books / Art · Dance · Impressionism · Impressionismus · Realism · Realismus · Sculpture · Sculptures · Skulptur · Skulpturen · Werkverzeichnis
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 556BB

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