Degas

This is specifically for PR352!!!!

Before I die I will see the Degas paintings in real life. Degas is one of the most famous impressionists. Personally, I consider the ballerinas inspiring time and time again. Unlike Van Gogh, Degas was famous during his life time. Degas was also born into an aristocratic family and encouraged to paint throughout his lifetime.

Degas was primarily a portrait painter capturing movement through the people he painted. Below you can see my favorite ballerina painting "Dancers". Differs from last week's impressionist's church right?

Degas' ballerina's brought him fame initially. His aristocratic roots are shown by his subjects. Going to the theater and horse races is something that a poor struggling artist like Van Gogh could not experience.

Unfortunately the story of Degas has a sad ending. He went blind at the age of 77 and thus ended his painting days.