In this painting, degas introduces us to the world of ballet that interested him so much. A view of the stage, with several dancers in full performance, is captured from one of the high side boxes. Only one of them is shown in full length, in a complicated and rapid turn. The others are cut and the rest of their figures are left to our free imagination. In front of the landscape set, several orange dancers wait for their turn to perform. Object Type: pastel. Date: between 1877 and 1879. Dimensions: height: 64 cm (25.1 in); width: 36 cm (14.1 in). Medium: pastel and gouache on paper. Collection: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Edgar Degas - Balançant danseurs
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