Catalog of an exhibition held at the National Gallery, London, Nov. 10, 2004-Jan. 30, 2005. Includes bibliographical references (pages 154-158).
Contents:
Essays. Edgar Degas: Illustrious and unknown / Christopher Riopelle -- Degas at work / David Bomford with contributions from Jo Kirby and Ashok Roy -- Degas and the National Gallery / Sarah Herring -- Catalogue. Promenade beside the sea -- Princess Pauline de Metternich -- Young Spartans exercising -- Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando -- At the Café Châteaudun -- Beach scene -- Hélène Rouart in her Father's study -- Woman at a window -- Portrait of Elena Carafa -- Carlo Pellegrini -- After the bath, woman drying herself -- Russian dancers -- Ballet dancers -- Combing the hair (La Coiffure).
Summary:
One of art history's most admired artists, Edgar Degas (1834-1917) challenged contemporary conventions with his intriguing working methods. This generously illustrated study is the latest title in the National Gallery's series Art in the Making. Drawing on both technical studies and documentary evidence, it takes a fascinating look at Degas's techniques in the context of his life and artistic milieu as well as his place in the Impressionist movement. The book includes a vivid biographical sketch, an essay on Degas's working methods and materials, a discussion of his reputation in Britain, and catalogue entries on 14 works owned by or on loan to the National Gallery.
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