Artwork
Ballet Dancer with Arms Crossed
Ballet Dancer with Arms Crossed is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Ballet Dancer with Arms Crossed is an 1872 oil painting by French artist Edgar Degas, now part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a female ballet dancer in a contemplative pose, with arms crossed and face turned to the left, conveying calmness and concentration.
Technique & Style
Degas employs a warm color palette, juxtaposing the dancer's white dress with a vibrant red-orange background, and utilizes light to create an intimate, serene ambiance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1872, the work is currently housed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, though specific details of its ownership history prior to acquisition are not provided here.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
