{"title":"Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"edouard-manet-hilaire-germain-edgar-degas","title":"Édouard Manet - Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA candid, experimental portrait of Édouard Manet by his contemporary Edgar Degas, featuring an unconventional composition and a unique history of modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts the painter Édouard Manet in a relaxed, reclining posture on a sofa. Degas captures his friend and contemporary in a moment of informal repose, contrasting with the formal portraiture typical of the era. The composition is notable for its unconventional cropping: a large, vertical band of unpainted or thinly primed canvas occupies the right side of the frame, partially obscuring a woman standing in a pale blue dress. This deliberate truncation suggests a candid, snapshot-like quality, reflecting the influence of photography and Japanese woodblock prints on Degas's aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is restrained, dominated by muted greens, soft greys, and the warm, neutral tone of the exposed canvas. Manet is dressed in a dark suit with a light waistcoat, his head resting on his hand in a contemplative gesture. The relationship between the two figures remains ambiguous, adding a narrative tension to the scene. The woman, often identified as Manet's wife, Suzanne Leenhoff, is turned away from the viewer, creating a sense of distance and privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas famously disliked this painting, and it is reported that Manet cut off the right side of the canvas, which included the figure of his wife, because he was dissatisfied with how she was depicted. Degas later retrieved the painting and attempted to repair the damage by adding a strip of canvas to the right side, which remains visible today as the unpainted section. This work provides a glimpse into the complex personal and professional dynamics between two of the most influential figures in nineteenth-century French art. It remains a study in artistic temperament and the experimental nature of the Impressionist circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/young-woman-with-her-hand-over-her-mouth-edgar-degas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eYoung Woman with Her Hand over Her Mouth by Edgar Degas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/head-of-jean-baptiste-faure-edouard-manet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHead of Jean-Baptiste Faure by Edouard Manet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/hilaire-germain-edgar-degas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511448637775,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511463317839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511463350607,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511463383375,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511463416143,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511463448911,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511463481679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511463514447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511463547215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511463579983,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511463612751,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511463645519,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/douard-Manet_Poster_CompositorV1_1786444086875.jpg?v=1787105655"},{"product_id":"at-the-races-the-start-edgar-degas","title":"At the Races: The Start - Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early work by Edgar Degas capturing the quiet tension of jockeys and horses at the starting line of a race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdgar Degas produced this work during his early career, a period when he began to move away from traditional historical subjects to observe contemporary Parisian life. The scene captures the tension and anticipation of a horse race at the starting line. Degas focuses on the jockeys and their mounts, positioning them in the foreground while the spectators and carriages remain in the distance. This compositional choice creates a sense of depth and separates the participants from the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting demonstrates the artist's interest in movement and the specific mechanics of the horse. The horses are rendered with anatomical precision, their muscles and stances reflecting the restless energy of the animals before the race begins. The jockeys, dressed in bright silks, provide a contrast to the muted, overcast sky and the green expanse of the turf. Degas uses a palette dominated by earthy tones, which allows the small splashes of colour in the riders' uniforms to draw the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike later Impressionist works that prioritise light effects, this piece retains a structured, academic approach to form. The influence of photography is evident in the way the scene is cropped, as if the artist has captured a fleeting moment in time. The background figures are painted with looser, more gestural brushwork, which contrasts with the sharper focus on the horses in the front. This work provides an insight into the artist's early fascination with modern leisure activities, a theme he would return to throughout his career in his depictions of the ballet and the theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/self-portrait-frederic-bazille-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait - Frederic Bazille — Frédéric Bazille\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58595630612815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58595653976399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58595654009167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58595654041935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58595654074703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595654107471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58595654140239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58595654173007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595654205775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58595654238543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58595654271311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595654304079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/At-the-Races_-The-Start_Poster_CompositorV1_1787950295098.jpg?v=1787951171"},{"product_id":"alice-villette-edgar-degas","title":"Alice Villette - Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of Alice Villette by Edgar Degas, featuring the sitter silhouetted against a window in a study of light and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Edgar Degas depicts Alice Villette, a subject who appeared in several of the artist's works during the mid-1860s. Degas positions the sitter against a large window, a compositional device he frequently employed to explore the interplay between interior light and exterior urban views. The figure is captured in a moment of quiet observation, her form silhouetted against the bright pane. Her attire, featuring a striking red garment, provides a strong chromatic contrast to the muted, earthy tones of the room and the soft, diffused light filtering through the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brushwork is direct and economical, characteristic of Degas's approach to portraiture during this period. Rather than focusing on fine detail, he prioritises the overall impression of the figure and her immediate environment. The window frame acts as a structural element, dividing the background into geometric planes that frame the sitter. This arrangement draws the viewer's attention to the subject's gaze, which meets the observer with a sense of directness. The background, showing a glimpse of a cityscape, remains suggestive rather than descriptive, allowing the focus to stay firmly on the interaction between the subject and the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas was deeply interested in the psychological presence of his sitters. In this work, the combination of the informal pose and the deliberate use of light creates an atmosphere of intimacy. The painting demonstrates his ability to balance traditional portraiture with the emerging interests of the Impressionist circle, particularly the study of modern life and the effects of natural illumination. The work remains a clear example of his technical skill in handling oil paint to achieve both depth and a sense of immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/self-portrait-frederic-bazille-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait - Frederic Bazille — Frédéric Bazille\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58595804348751,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58595834364239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58595834397007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58595834429775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58595834462543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595834495311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58595834528079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58595834560847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595834593615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58595834626383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58595834659151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58595834691919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Alice-Villette_Poster_CompositorV1_1787953157565.jpg?v=1787954040"},{"product_id":"the-road-in-the-forest-hilaire-germain-edgar-degas","title":"The Road in the Forest - Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA moody, atmospheric landscape by Edgar Degas, capturing the quiet isolation of a forest path through a restrained, tonal palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Edgar Degas is primarily associated with his depictions of ballet dancers, racecourses, and Parisian urban life, his early career included a series of atmospheric landscapes. The Road in the Forest reflects his experimentation with light and shadow during the early 1870s. Unlike the bright, sun-drenched scenes favoured by many of his Impressionist contemporaries, this work leans into a moody, monochromatic palette. The composition focuses on the dense, vertical rhythm of tree trunks, which create a screen-like effect against the receding path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas employs a restrained tonal range, using subtle gradations of grey and muted green to suggest the damp, enclosed atmosphere of a woodland setting. The brushwork is deliberate, capturing the texture of the bark and the soft, uneven ground of the forest floor. There is a sense of quiet isolation in the piece, as the path disappears into the dark foliage. This work demonstrates the artist's ability to apply his rigorous training in classical draughtsmanship to the more fluid, observational requirements of outdoor painting. By focusing on the interplay of light filtering through the canopy, Degas creates a scene that feels both immediate and contemplative. The lack of human figures allows the viewer to focus entirely on the structural elements of the forest, revealing the artist's interest in the formal qualities of nature rather than narrative content. This print captures the subtle nuances of the original oil painting, preserving the delicate balance between the deep shadows and the faint, diffused light that defines the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/self-portrait-frederic-bazille-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait - Frederic Bazille — Frédéric Bazille\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596093821263,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596113809743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596113842511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596113875279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596113908047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596113940815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596113973583,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596114006351,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596114039119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596114071887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596114104655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596114137423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Road-in-the-Forest_Poster_CompositorV1_1787960554295.jpg?v=1787960842"},{"product_id":"after-the-bath-hilaire-germain-edgar-degas","title":"After the Bath - Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA candid pastel study by Edgar Degas, capturing a woman in a private moment of bathing with soft, gestural lines and muted tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Edgar Degas captures a private moment of a woman drying herself after bathing. Degas moved away from the formal portraiture of his early career to focus on the candid, unposed movements of the human body. He often observed his subjects from unusual angles, treating the figure as a study in form and motion rather than a traditional subject for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on the tactile quality of pastel. Degas used layered strokes to build the volume of the back and shoulders, allowing the texture of the paper to remain visible in certain areas. His application of colour is restrained, focusing on the interplay of shadow and light across the skin. The figure is curled, creating a sense of intimacy and seclusion. The background is suggested through loose, gestural marks, which prevent the viewer from being distracted by environmental detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas was fascinated by the mechanics of the body. He produced a large series of works depicting women at their toilette during the latter part of his career. These pieces demonstrate his interest in the way light catches the curve of a spine or the tension in a limb. By avoiding the idealised depictions common in the academic art of his time, he presented a more grounded view of daily life. The artist's signature is visible in the lower left, a mark of his ownership over these private observations. This print captures the soft, powdery finish of the original pastel, preserving the delicate balance between the heavy charcoal outlines and the lighter, blended tones of the skin. It is a study of quiet domesticity, rendered with the precision of a master draughtsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/self-portrait-frederic-bazille-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait - Frederic Bazille — Frédéric Bazille\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596534157647,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596539203919,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596539236687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596539269455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596539302223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596539334991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596539367759,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596539400527,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596539433295,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596539466063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596539498831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596539531599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/After-the-Bath_Poster_CompositorV1_1787977696588.jpg?v=1787978332"},{"product_id":"mountainous-landscape-hilaire-germain-edgar-degas","title":"Mountainous Landscape - Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late-career pastel study by Edgar Degas, capturing a rugged, atmospheric view of a mountainous region through layered, textured colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the final decades of his career, Edgar Degas turned his attention toward the natural world, moving away from his familiar subjects of ballet dancers and Parisian interiors. This work, executed in pastel, demonstrates his experimental approach to the medium. Rather than seeking a precise topographical record, Degas focuses on the atmospheric qualities of the terrain and the interplay of light across the rugged forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is dominated by large, monolithic rock formations that frame the view, creating a sense of scale and distance. The foreground is rendered with loose, textured strokes that suggest dry grass, while the background dissolves into a hazy, ethereal expanse of rolling hills and winding paths. His application of colour is layered and deliberate, building up the surface to capture the shifting tones of the sky and the earth. The palette is dominated by earthy ochres, muted greens, and cool blues, which work together to convey the quiet, solitary nature of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas often worked from memory or used his imagination to construct these views, sometimes drawing inspiration from his travels through the Burgundy region of France. By applying pastel in multiple layers, he achieved a soft, blurred effect that obscures fine detail in favour of mood and colour harmony. This approach reflects his broader interest in the expressive potential of materials, allowing the physical texture of the pastel to become an active participant in the image. The result is a work that feels both grounded in physical reality and detached from it, offering a contemplative view of the natural world through the lens of a master draughtsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/self-portrait-frederic-bazille-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait - Frederic Bazille — Frédéric Bazille\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596722803023,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596766581071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596766613839,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596766646607,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596766679375,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596766712143,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596766744911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596766777679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596766810447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596766843215,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596766875983,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596766908751,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mountainous-Landscape_Poster_CompositorV1_1787982852658.jpg?v=1787983155"},{"product_id":"mary-cassatt-at-the-louvre-the-paintings-gallery-hilaire-germain-edgar-degas","title":"Mary Cassatt at the Louvre: The Paintings Gallery - Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sophisticated etching by Edgar Degas depicting his friend and fellow artist Mary Cassatt observing paintings within the Louvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work depicts the American painter Mary Cassatt during a visit to the Louvre. Degas captures her from behind, a compositional choice that directs the viewer's attention toward the gallery space rather than the subject's face. Cassatt stands with an umbrella in hand, her posture suggesting a moment of quiet observation. The vertical orientation of the print emphasises the height of the gallery walls and the presence of framed artworks, which are rendered with suggestive, atmospheric marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas utilised a combination of etching, aquatint, and drypoint to achieve the varied textures seen in the print. The dark, dense hatching of Cassatt's dress contrasts with the lighter, more ethereal treatment of the gallery background. This technical approach allows for a play of light and shadow that defines the volume of the figure while maintaining a sense of spontaneity. The composition is cropped, a technique influenced by the artist's interest in photography and Japanese woodblock prints, which creates a feeling of a fleeting, unposed encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of the Impressionist circle, Degas often explored the habits of the Parisian bourgeoisie. This print is part of a series of works featuring Cassatt, who was a close friend and professional peer. By placing her in the context of the museum, Degas comments on the role of the artist as both a creator and a spectator. The work avoids sentimentality, opting instead for a rigorous examination of form and space. The resulting image is a study of modern life, where the act of looking at art becomes the subject itself. The print demonstrates the artist's mastery of printmaking techniques, showing how he could manipulate tone and line to convey the mood of an interior setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/edouard-manet-hilaire-germain-edgar-degas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eÉdouard Manet by Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/musical-party-mary-cassatt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMusical Party by Mary Cassatt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/edgar-degas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEdgar Degas prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596820189519,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596859707727,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596859740495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596859773263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596859806031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596859838799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596859871567,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596859904335,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596859937103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596859969871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596860002639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596860035407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mary-Cassatt-at-the-Louvre_-The-Paintings-Gallery_Poster_CompositorV1_1787984216987.jpg?v=1787984738"},{"product_id":"giovanna-bellelli-hilaire-germain-edgar-degas","title":"Giovanna Bellelli - Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined portrait study by Edgar Degas, capturing the quiet composure of his cousin Giovanna Bellelli in a domestic setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait study by Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas depicts Giovanna Bellelli, the daughter of the artist's aunt, Laura Bellelli. The work belongs to a period in which Degas explored the complex dynamics of his extended family, most famously documented in his large-scale composition, The Bellelli Family. In this specific study, the focus remains on the psychological presence of the sitter and her companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas employs a restrained palette, dominated by muted browns, blacks, and soft flesh tones. The composition is structured around the contrasting postures of the two figures. Giovanna faces the viewer directly, her expression composed and steady, while the second figure is turned in profile, creating a sense of quiet introspection. The brushwork is precise, reflecting the artist's early training in the classical tradition, yet it possesses the subtle tonal shifts that would later define his mature style. The background, featuring a patterned wall covering, provides a domestic setting that grounds the figures in a specific, private environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more fluid, spontaneous works of his later career, this painting demonstrates a rigorous attention to form and character. The interplay of light on the fabric of their dresses and the delicate rendering of their features reveal the artist's technical control. By capturing these two young women in a moment of stillness, Degas invites the viewer to consider the social expectations and personal tensions inherent in nineteenth-century bourgeois life. The work remains a fine example of his ability to elevate a family portrait into a study of human character, devoid of sentimentality or artifice. It provides a clear view into the artist's early development and his lifelong interest in the nuances of human interaction within the domestic sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-widow-pavel-fedotov\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Widow - Pavel Fedotov — Pavel Fedotov\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/rendez-vous-de-chasse-forest-of-fontainebleau-theodore-rousseau\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRendez-vous de chasse, Forest of Fontainebleau - Théodore Rousseau — Théodore Rousseau\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58597347295567,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58597367284047,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58597367316815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58597367349583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58597367382351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597367415119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58597367447887,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58597367480655,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597367513423,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58597367546191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58597367578959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58597367611727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Giovanna-Bellelli_Poster_CompositorV1_1787987494221.jpg?v=1787995018"},{"product_id":"leaving-the-bath-edgar-degas","title":"Leaving the Bath - Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate etching by Edgar Degas capturing a candid moment of a woman at her toilette, rendered with expressive line work and atmospheric shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work, titled Leaving the Bath, captures a private moment of a woman at her toilette. Edgar Degas, a central figure in the Impressionist movement, frequently explored the theme of women in domestic settings, often focusing on the mundane actions of bathing or dressing. His approach to these subjects avoids the idealised poses common in academic art of the period, opting instead for candid, unposed observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on the interplay between light and shadow, achieved through the delicate application of etching and drypoint techniques. The figure is partially obscured by the fabric of a towel, creating a sense of movement and fleeting presence. Degas uses varied line weights to define the form of the woman against the darker, more textured background of the room. The sparse environment directs the viewer's attention to the gesture and the tactile quality of the materials depicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas was deeply interested in the technical possibilities of printmaking. He often experimented with different states of a plate, layering marks to create depth and atmosphere. This particular print demonstrates his ability to convey a sense of intimacy without resorting to sentimentality. The focus remains on the formal qualities of the scene, such as the way light catches the fabric and the posture of the subject. By stripping away unnecessary detail, Degas invites the viewer to observe the quiet reality of the scene. The work reflects his broader interest in capturing the human form in motion, a preoccupation that informed much of his output across various media, including painting, sculpture, and drawing. This print serves as a clear example of his mastery over line and tone, demonstrating how he could transform a simple domestic act into a study of light and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/grandmother-with-louise-nude-seated-on-the-floor-suzanne-valadon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGrandmother with Louise, Nude Seated on the Floor by Suzanne Valadon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/le-dejeuner-sur-lherbe-after-manet-paul-cezanne\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLe Déjeuner sur l'herbe (after Manet) by Paul Cézanne\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/edgar-degas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEdgar Degas artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58598796067151,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58598805307727,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58598805340495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598805373263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58598805406031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598805438799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598805471567,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58598805504335,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598805537103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598805569871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58598805602639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598805635407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Leaving-the-Bath_Poster_CompositorV1_1788004638231.jpg?v=1788005296"},{"product_id":"rene-de-gas-the-artists-brother-hilaire-germain-edgar-degas","title":"René De Gas, the Artist's Brother - Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn intimate etching by Edgar Degas, capturing his younger brother René with delicate, precise linework and a focus on psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Edgar Degas captures his younger brother, René de Gas, during the artist's formative years. Produced in the mid-1850s, the work reflects Degas's early engagement with printmaking, a medium he would return to throughout his career. The portrait demonstrates a focus on psychological observation, a trait that remained consistent in his later depictions of dancers and bathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is spare, concentrating entirely on the subject's face. Degas employs fine, hatched lines to define the contours of the jaw and the soft texture of the hair. The shading around the nose and eyes creates a sense of volume, while the rest of the figure remains suggested rather than fully rendered. This economy of line allows the viewer to focus on the direct, steady gaze of the sitter. The print reveals the influence of traditional academic training, yet it hints at the experimental approach to light and shadow that would define the Impressionist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a young man, René appears with a youthful, contemplative expression. The etching serves as a personal record of the artist's family life, providing insight into his early portraiture practice. The plate shows the characteristic marks of an early state, with subtle tonal variations in the background that add depth to the otherwise minimalist presentation. This piece is a fine example of Degas's ability to capture character through simple, deliberate marks, stripped of unnecessary detail. It remains a quiet, intimate study that offers a glimpse into the private world of one of the most significant figures in nineteenth-century French art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/dance-in-gopsmor-anders-zorn-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDance in Gopsmor - Anders Zorn — Anders Zorn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58598812451151,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58598815859023,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58598815891791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598815924559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58598815957327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598815990095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598816022863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58598816055631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598816088399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58598816121167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58598816153935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58598816186703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ren-De-Gas-the-Artist-s-Brother_Poster_CompositorV1_1788005576108.jpg?v=1788005849"},{"product_id":"two-dancers-entering-the-stage-hilaire-germain-edgar-degas","title":"Two Dancers Entering the Stage - Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of two ballet dancers captured in pastel, reflecting the artist's fascination with the movement and light of the Parisian theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas (1834-1917) possessed a fascination with the theatre and the ballet, subjects he returned to repeatedly throughout his career. This work, executed in pastel, captures a fleeting moment as two dancers emerge from the wings into the glare of the stage lights. Degas was less interested in the formal performance than in the mechanics of the dancers' movements and the artificial environment of the opera house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition employs a characteristic off-centre perspective, a technique influenced by the artist's interest in photography and Japanese woodblock prints. By cropping the figures and placing the viewer at an oblique angle, Degas creates a sense of spontaneity. The dancers are rendered with rapid, layered strokes of pastel, which allow for a soft, atmospheric quality. The white of their tutus contrasts with the warm, golden tones of the stage background, while the presence of a top-hatted figure in the shadows hints at the social dynamics behind the scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas utilised pastel as a primary medium during this period, finding that its dry, powdery texture allowed him to build up colour and light with speed. He often layered these pigments over charcoal or monotype bases, creating a surface that feels both tactile and ephemeral. The focus here remains on the physical exertion of the dancers, their posture, and the specific quality of light that defines their silhouettes. This piece offers a glimpse into the rigorous training and the performative nature of the Parisian ballet, stripped of romanticised artifice. It remains a study of movement, light, and the observation of modern life in the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/ballet-dancer-hilaire-germain-edgar-degas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBallet Dancer - Hilaire-Germain by Edgar Degas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-dancer-pierre-auguste-renoir\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Dancer by Pierre-Auguste Renoir\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/hilaire-germain-edgar-degas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58730192929103,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58730212917583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58730212950351,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58730212983119,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58730213015887,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58730213048655,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58730213081423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58730213114191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58730213146959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58730213179727,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58730213212495,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58730213245263,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Dancers-Entering-the-Stage_Poster_CompositorV1_1789171556875.jpg?v=1789171585"},{"product_id":"the-dance-class-hilaire-germain-edgar-degas","title":"The Dance Class - Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Impressionist study of a ballet rehearsal, capturing the candid movements and atmosphere of a dance studio in 1870s Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdgar Degas painted The Dance Class in 1874, capturing a rehearsal session under the guidance of the ballet master Jules Perrot. The scene takes place in a studio at the old Paris Opéra, which had recently been destroyed by fire. Degas focuses on the mundane reality of the dancers, showing them adjusting their costumes, stretching, or resting, rather than performing on stage. The composition is asymmetrical, with the floorboards creating a strong diagonal that draws the eye toward the back of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas employs a high viewpoint, a technique influenced by his interest in photography and Japanese prints. The dancers are arranged in a loose, naturalistic grouping, with the ballet master standing to the right, leaning on his staff. The lighting is soft, filtering through the tall windows on the left, which illuminates the white tutus and creates subtle shadows across the wooden floor. The palette is restrained, relying on muted greens, greys, and browns, punctuated by the bright ribbons on the dancers' dresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates the artist's interest in movement and the repetitive nature of training. He avoids the idealised depictions of ballet common in the nineteenth century, choosing instead to document the fatigue and the technical rigour behind the performance. The presence of the small dog in the foreground adds a touch of domesticity to the professional setting. Degas produced several versions of this subject, reflecting his obsession with the ballet as a recurring theme in his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/vijf-vrouwenfiguren-five-figures-of-women-katsushika-hokusai\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVijf vrouwenfiguren (Five Figures of Women) - Katsushika Hokusai — Katsushika Hokusai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58730226254159,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58730232414543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58730232447311,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58730232480079,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58730232512847,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58730232545615,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58730232578383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58730232611151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58730232643919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58730232676687,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58730232709455,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58730232742223,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Dance-Class_Poster_CompositorV1_1789176330123.jpg?v=1789176365"},{"product_id":"cotton-merchants-in-new-orleans-hilaire-germain-edgar-degas","title":"Cotton Merchants in New Orleans - Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of commerce in 19th-century New Orleans, this work captures men inspecting raw cotton in a brokerage office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work captures a moment within the office of a cotton brokerage in New Orleans. Edgar Degas painted this during his visit to the United States in 1872 and 1873, where he stayed with his mother's family. The composition focuses on the mundane activities of commerce, showing men examining raw cotton samples on a large table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas employs a muted palette, dominated by shades of white, beige, and dark tones for the figures' attire. The man in the foreground, wearing a top hat, leans over the cotton, while another figure stands nearby in a straw hat. The artist uses loose brushwork to define the texture of the cotton, contrasting it with the more structured appearance of the men. A framed picture hangs on the wall to the right, adding a sense of depth to the interior space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the grand historical subjects common in the French Academy, this piece reflects the artist's interest in contemporary life and the specific environment of the American South. The perspective is slightly elevated, allowing the viewer to observe the scene as if present in the room. The work demonstrates the artist's ability to find visual interest in everyday professional settings. It remains a notable example of his experimentation with composition and subject matter during his mid-career period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/la-pointe-du-lou-gaou-armand-guillaumin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Pointe du Lou Gaou - Armand Guillaumin — Armand Guillaumin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103501386063,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103507611983,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103507644751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103507677519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103507710287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103507743055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103507775823,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103507808591,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103507841359,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103507874127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103507906895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103507939663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cotton-Merchants-in-New-Orleans_Poster_CompositorV1_1791881606006.jpg?v=1791881764"},{"product_id":"singer-with-a-glove-edgar-degas","title":"Singer with a Glove - Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of a Parisian café-concert performer, capturing the physical intensity of her vocal delivery through charcoal and pastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdgar Degas, a central figure in the Impressionist movement, frequently turned his attention to the Parisian café-concert. This work, Singer with a Glove, captures a performer in the midst of a vocal delivery. Degas focuses on the physical exertion of the singer, her head tilted back and mouth open, conveying the raw energy of the performance. The artist uses charcoal to define the contours of her figure, while touches of white pastel add texture to the ruffles of her costume and the fabric of her glove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is cropped tightly, a technique Degas adopted from his interest in photography and Japanese prints. By focusing on the upper torso and the raised arm, he removes the context of the stage, forcing the viewer to engage directly with the subject's expression and posture. The background remains largely unworked, allowing the warm tone of the paper to provide a neutral setting that does not distract from the singer's dramatic gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas was less interested in the polished glamour of the stage than in the reality of the performers. His approach here is observational, documenting the specific tension in the singer's neck and the way her glove bunches at the wrist. The work demonstrates his ability to capture a fleeting moment of movement with economy of line. Through his use of mixed media, Degas balances the structural strength of charcoal with the softer, atmospheric qualities of pastel. This piece offers a glimpse into the social life of late nineteenth-century Paris, reflecting the artist's fascination with the theatre and the individuals who inhabited its spaces. 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This work captures a dancer in a moment of private exertion, rather than public performance. The subject is hunched over, adjusting her shoe, a gesture that reveals the physical labour behind the illusion of grace. Degas employs pastel to build up the texture of the tutu, using layered strokes to suggest the diaphanous quality of the fabric against the darker, atmospheric background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characteristic of the artist's interest in unconventional angles and cropped perspectives. By focusing on the dancer's posture, Degas draws attention to the anatomy and the strain of the profession. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on soft whites and muted browns to ground the figure, while the blue ribbon provides a singular point of visual interest. This approach allows the viewer to observe the subject as if from the wings of a stage, maintaining a sense of candid observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegas often returned to these themes, documenting the repetitive movements and the backstage reality of the ballet. His mastery of pastel allowed for a soft, blended finish that contrasts with the sharp, disciplined lines of the dancer's form. This print reproduces the original medium's texture, capturing the delicate application of pigment on paper. It offers a view into the studio practices of a nineteenth-century master who prioritised movement and light over static portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/la-pointe-du-lou-gaou-armand-guillaumin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Pointe du Lou Gaou - Armand Guillaumin — Armand Guillaumin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103556436303,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103608570191,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103608602959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103608635727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103608668495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103608701263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103608734031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103608766799,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103608799567,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103608832335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103608865103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103608897871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ballet-Dancer_Poster_CompositorV1_1791882269418.jpg?v=1791882667"},{"product_id":"after-the-bath-woman-drying-herself-edgar-degas","title":"After the Bath, Woman Drying Herself - Edgar Degas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late-period pastel study by Edgar Degas, capturing a woman in a private moment of her toilette with soft, layered colour and textured mark-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdgar Degas produced a series of works in his later years focusing on the private rituals of women at their toilette. This pastel composition captures a moment of quiet activity, where the subject is seen from behind, hunched over as she dries her back with a towel. The perspective is characteristic of the artist, who often positioned his subjects in ways that suggest a voyeuristic, unposed glimpse into their personal space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application of pastel is layered and textured, creating a soft, diffused effect that obscures sharp outlines. Degas utilised the medium to build form through colour rather than line, allowing the skin tones to blend with the surrounding environment. The palette consists of muted ochres, soft pinks, and cool blues, which unify the figure with the fabric of the towel and the background drapery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the 1890s, Degas had moved away from the precise draftsmanship of his earlier career, favouring a more experimental approach to mark-making. The composition is cropped tightly, focusing attention on the physical exertion of the woman. This work reflects the artist's interest in the mechanics of the human body in motion, a theme he explored through his depictions of dancers, laundresses, and bathers. The lack of idealisation in the pose provides a sense of authenticity, removing the artifice often associated with academic figure painting. The work remains a primary example of his late-period style, where the physical act of drawing becomes as visible as the subject itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/staande-naakte-vrouw-wast-zich-pierre-bonnard\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStaande naakte vrouw wast zich by Pierre Bonnard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/wet-anders-zorn\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWet by Anders Zorn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/edgar-degas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEdgar Degas artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edgar Degas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103590449487,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103609913679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103609946447,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103609979215,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103610011983,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103610044751,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103610077519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103610110287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103610143055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103610175823,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103610208591,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103610241359,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/After-the-Bath-Woman-Drying-Herself_Poster_CompositorV1_1791882267954.jpg?v=1791882699"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/hilaire-germain-edgar-degas.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}