![]() Under their apprenticeship, he painted historical paintings and portraits of his relatives. There he spent most of his time copying Renaissance works.īetween the years 18, Degas made several trips to Italy, where he studied with old masters. However, he stopped his studies in 1853, and began frequenting the studio of Felix Joseph Barrias. Because of his mother’s death in 1837, the young Degas’ most influential role models were his father and grandfather.ĭespite his desire to paint, Degas attended law school as a young man. ![]() Trained in classical drafting, Degas set himself apart from the Impressionist movement of his time.Įdgar Degas was born into an aristocratic family of bankers on July 19, 1834. ![]() Considered as one of the masters of modern art in the late 19th century, Edgar Degas is celebrated for his innovation, skill, and talent of perception. ![]()
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