Edgar Degas

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Biography: Edgar Degas was a French Impressionist artist famous for his pastel drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. Although Degas is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism, he rejected the term, preferring to be called a realist, and did not paint outdoors as many Impressionists did.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: France

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Birthday: July 14, 1834

Age: 190 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: September 27, 1917

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Edgar Degas Filmed Walking Down a Paris Street
Those of Our Land