Who painted Spanish Dancers and Musicians?

Spanish Dancers and Musicians was painted by Edgar Degas in 1868.

Where can I see Spanish Dancers and Musicians?

Spanish Dancers and Musicians is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Spanish Dancers and Musicians?

Spanish Dancers and Musicians is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Spanish Dancers and Musicians

Edgar Degas , 1868

Spanish Dancers and Musicians is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Spanish Dancers and Musicians is a 1868 drawing by Edgar Degas, a French artist known for his diverse output. The work is executed in watercolor, pen, and black ink on wove paper.

Technique & Style

Degas employed a range of mediums and techniques in this drawing, showcasing his skill in draftsmanship. The use of watercolor and ink highlights his ability to capture figures and movement.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts Spanish dancers and musicians, a subject that reflects Degas' interest in capturing the human figure in motion. Dancers were a recurring theme in his work, appearing in over half of his oeuvre.

Context

Spanish Dancers and Musicians was created during a period when Degas was exploring a variety of subjects and mediums beyond his typical focus on Parisian ballet scenes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edgar Degas

Born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas on 19 July 1834 in Paris, Edgar Degas came from an affluent banking family with aristocratic roots and spent his childhood among the cultivated circles of the French capital.