Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Ballet Class

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Time Period

1874

Abstract

Edgar Degas once said, "No art was ever less spontaneous than mine. A picture is an artificial work, outside nature. It calls for as much cunning as the commission of a crime." Yet this painting almost seems spontaneous--Degas has captured young ballerinas of the Paris opera house at their most natural, when they are practicing unselfconsciously behind the scenes, not performing for the public. The Ballet Class is full of such paradoxes, or contradictions...

Keywords

Paris, France, Style: French Impressionists, School: Impressionist, Movement: Impressionism, oil paintings --

Alt Text

A framed painting depicting a dance studio with several young dancers and an instructor. The room features large mirrors and wooden flooring, creating a classic artistic scene.

Geographic Location

Paris (France)

Rights

This material is licensed by USF Libraries for the research and teaching needs of USF students, staff, and faculty only. See: https://lib.usf.edu/collections-and-discovery/collection-management/user-terms/

Access Restrictions

Only thumbnail images and descriptive information are available to non-USF users. Full access to this collection is available only to authorized users on the USF network on campus or via VPN.

Media Type

Pictures

Identifier

A01-PFF0290

Ballet Class

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