At the Ballet 1881

"At the Ballet" (1881) by Edgar Degas depicts a scene backstage at a ballet performance. The pastel work shows a group of ballerinas preparing for their performance, captured in a moment of quiet contemplation. Degas is renowned for his depictions of dancers, capturing the fluidity of movement and the grace of their postures. This work exemplifies his characteristic use of pastel, which lends a soft, ethereal quality to the composition.