Who created "Before the Ballet"?

Before the Ballet was created by Edgar Degas in 1890/1892.

When was "Before the Ballet" created?

This artwork was created 1890/1892.

What medium is "Before the Ballet"?

Before the Ballet is oil on canvas.

Is "Before the Ballet" in the public domain?

Yes, Before the Ballet is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Before the Ballet

Edgar Degas

1890/1892

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 40 x 88.9 cm (15 3/4 x 35 in.) framed: 59.7 x 109.8 x 8.2 cm (23 1/2 x 43 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Widener Collection

Accession Number

1942.9.19

About the Artist

Edgar Degas · 1834–1917

Edgar Degas (1834-1917) stands as one of the most innovative artists of the nineteenth century, whose distinctive vision transformed how modern life could be depicted on canvas. Born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas in Paris to a wealthy banking family—his father French, his mother a Louisiana Creole from New Orleans—Degas received a classical education before abandoning law studies in 1855 to pursue ...

Before the Ballet

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