Dancer Onstage c. 1877

Edgar Degas's pastel drawing, *Dancer Onstage* (c. 1877), captures a ballerina mid-performance, her outstretched arm and graceful pose suggesting a moment of movement and dynamism. The soft hues and painterly brushstrokes characteristic of Degas's style evoke a sense of fleeting beauty and the ephemeral nature of the performance. The artist's focus on the dancer's body and the stage setting highlights his fascination with the world of ballet and the challenges of capturing its transient beauty.