On Stage I 1876

"On Stage I" is an 1876 monotype by Edgar Degas, a renowned French artist known for his depictions of dancers. Degas's work captures a fleeting moment, with two dancers and a shadowy figure in the background. The use of monotype, a technique where the artist transfers ink from a single plate to paper, gives the work a unique, gestural quality, echoing the movement of the dancers on stage.