Degas’ Dancer Takes On New Life in an Exquisite Pastel

In late 19th century France, ballerinas were more than extraordinary dancers - they were the premier athletes of the period, performing feats of strength, flexibility and grace rarely before seen by European society. French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas found the ideal muse in these lithe dancers, documenting their angular and delicate forms in the wings of the Palais Garnier. Of Degas’ rich oeuvre, Danseuse, executed circa 1880-87, is one of the finest pastel works to come to market, formerly in the esteemed collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston for nearly seven decades.
Head of New York’s Impressionist & Modern Evening Sales Julian Dawes discusses the magnitude of Danseuse, which will be a highlight of the marquee New York auction on 12 May.
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[@pinkbeautytwinkle]

It's like you can feel the texture of the tulle in your hand just by looking at the picture. Sublime!

[@kodamessiah3582]

@Wesson Harrison Definitely, have been watching on Flixzone for years myself =)

[@rosemarysullivan484]

Fascinating, but it's heartbreaking that it can't stay with the museum so that everyone can appreciate its beauty.

[@mariapilarme]

Great,thanks!

[@정길주-w9p]

멋찝니다~~

[@GoodMorningArtistPayetteArt]

yes, look at the clarity of this impression. lol

[@GoodMorningArtistPayetteArt]

and we are really excited about the profit we may receive - last words.

[@ai-man212]

Impressionistic pieces can have clarity. If you know what clarity is.

[@GoodMorningArtistPayetteArt]

@@ai-man212 lol

[@anne-christinesjoblom1543]

I am sad to say, but the music in the background is too loud.

[@Eric-kf6dy]

Out of a public museum and off to a private collection in Russia or China never to be seen again. Too bad.

[@elizabethtoews7866]

They were all in private collection except the Degas which was sold in 2003 so the Boston Museum of Fine Arts could purchase a very important Degas painting. They have other pastels, it is must be hard to make decisions like that. But the painting,of Degas cousin an Italian Countess her daughter's and husband is incredible technically and psychological ly

[@elizabethtoews7866]

@openpc laptop the owners estate is selling. Plus the inheritance tax on art is horrendous.

[@TMPreRaff]

Like a condescending car salesman.

[@anbernika]

Michael Jordan by Degas

[@operaguy1]

Ruined by music. Why why why why????????????

[@ai-man212]

Based on the thumbnail, I was going to suggest this was a fake. HOWEVER, watching the whole thing, that's a Degas.

[@GoodMorningArtistPayetteArt]

this piece is authentic if you know what authentic means

[@TMPreRaff]

@@GoodMorningArtistPayetteArt Like an authentic reproduction.