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Artist's Fact Sheet: Edgar Degas
This site contains informative text about the life of Edgar Degas.
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J. Paul Getty Museum: Writing About Art: Comparing Portraits
Students will compare and contrast an academic and an Impressionist portrait through a writing exercise and discussion. Each student will then write a formal commission letter to one of the artists, requesting a portrait. Adaptations for...
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Ducksters: History: Impressionism Art for Kids
Kids learn about the Impressionism Art movement and its major artists such as Claude Monet and Edgar Degas.
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The Worldwide Art Gallery: Degas
This site provides a short biography of Degas (1834-1917 CE) plus digital images of some of his famous paintings.
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The Degas House
This site talks about the historical mansion that Degas lived in while visiting America and its signifigance as a historic spot.
ArtQuizz
Art Quizz: Impressionism
A quiz on the Impressionist art movement. This is a great tool for assessment or review and an even greater way to incorporate technology in the artroom. This site is translated from the original French version. The homepage provides...
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Discover France: Henri De Toulouse Lautrec
This website from discoverfrance.net features Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the famous postimpressionist painter.
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Web Gallery of Art: Portraits of Lorenzo Pagans and Auguste Degas
An image of "Portraits of Lorenzo Pagans and Auguste Degas", created by Edgar Degas in 1869 (Oil on canvas, 54 x 39 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hilaire De Gas
An image of "Hilaire de Gas", created by Edgar Degas in 1857 (Oil on canvas, 53 x 41 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Gennaro Bellelli
An image of "Portrait of Gennaro Bellelli", created by Edgar Degas in 1860 (Pencil, 272 x 227 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Semiramis Building Babylon
An image of "Semiramis Building Babylon", created by Edgar Degas in 1861 (Oil on canvas, 151 x 258 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Gentlemen's Race. Before the Start
An image of "Gentlemen's Race. Before the Start", created by Edgar Degas in 1862 (Oil on canvas, 49 x 62 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Woman Leaning on an Elbow Beside a Vase of Flowers
An image of "Woman Leaning on an Elbow beside a Vase of Flowers", created by Edgar Degas in 1865 (Oil on canvas, 74 x 93 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Sufferings of the City of New Orleans
An image of "The Sufferings of the City of New Orleans", created by Edgar Degas in 1865 (Oil on paper, mounted on canvas, 81 x 147 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Reclining Woman
An image of "Reclining Woman", created by Edgar Degas in 1865 (Pencil, 228 x 356 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Madame Paul Valpincon(?)
An image of "Portrait of Madame Paul Valpincon(?)", created by Edgar Degas in 1865 (Pencil, 357 x 233 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Collector
An image of "The Collector", created by Edgar Degas in 1866 (Oil on canvas, 53 x 40 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of a Young Woman
An image of "Portrait of a Young Woman", created by Edgar Degas in 1867 (Oil on canvas, 27 x 22 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Madame Camus at the Piano
An image of "Madame Camus at the Piano", created by Edgar Degas in 1869 (Oil on canvas, 142 x 95 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: At the Races in the Countryside
An image of "At the Races in the Countryside", created by Edgar Degas in 1869 (Oil on canvas, 37 x 56 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Hortense Valpincon as a Child
An image of "Portrait of Hortense Valpincon as a Child", created by Edgar Degas in 1871 (Oil on canvas, 76 x 114 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Foyer of the Opera at Rue Le Peletier
An image of "The Foyer of the Opera at Rue Le Peletier", created by Edgar Degas in 1872 (Oil on canvas, 32 x 46 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Seated Woman
An image of "Seated Woman", created by Edgar Degas in 1872 (Oil on canvas, 75 x 54 cm).