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Degas

Painter of Ballerinas


  • Abrams Books for Young Readers
  • by Susan Goldman Rubin & Metropolitan Museum of Art
Through Edgar Degas''s beloved paintings, drawings, and sculptures, Susan Goldman Rubin conveys the wonder and excitement of the ballet world. Degas is one of the most celebrated painters of the impressionist movement, and his ballerina paintings are among the most favorite of his fans. In his artwork, Degas captures every moment, from the relentless hours of practice to the glamour of appearing on stage, revealing a dancer''s journey from novice to prima ballerina.

ISBN 9781419728433 | E | HB
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Publisher Abrams Books for Young Readers
ISBN 9781419728433
Author(s) Susan Goldman Rubin & Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publication date April 2019
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 254 x 254 mm
Illustrations throughout col.ill.
Pages 64
Language(s) Eng. ed.
extra information Ages: 8-10
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Through Edgar Degas’s beloved paintings, drawings, and sculptures, Susan Goldman Rubin conveys the wonder and excitement of the ballet world. Degas is one of the most celebrated painters of the impressionist movement, and his ballerina paintings are among the most favorite of his fans. In his artwork, Degas captures every moment, from the relentless hours of practice to the glamour of appearing on stage, revealing a dancer’s journey from novice to prima ballerina. Observing young students, Degas drew their poses again and again, determined to achieve perfection. The book includes a brief biography of his entire life, endnotes, bibliography, where to see his paintings, and an index.