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Degas: Movement and Observation—The Artist's Eye on Dance, Horses, and the Intimate Body

Degas: Movement and Observation—The Artist's Eye on Dance, Horses, and the Intimate Body

From the rehearsal rooms of the Paris Opéra to the racetrack, from the ballet barre to the bathtub—Degas captured the unguarded moments of modern life with unprecedented intimacy. Witness how he revolutionized the depiction of movement, color, and the human form.

Three Jockeys by Edgar Degas
60 minutes
12 stops
A focused tour through Floor 2 European Paintings galleries (817, 816, 815), exploring Degas's major themes: racehorses and jockeys, intimate bather scenes, ballet rehearsals and lessons, and the evolution of his technique from oil to pastel.
Galleries: 817 → 816 → 815
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