Four Dancers 1902

"Four Dancers," a pastel on paper by Edgar Degas, captures the fleeting grace of ballerinas in a moment of rest. Degas, renowned for his depictions of dancers, utilizes bold strokes and muted colors to depict the figures from a unique perspective, emphasizing their musculature and the flow of their movements. The dancers are partially obscured, adding to the sense of intimacy and immediacy, and the pastel medium creates a soft, luminous effect, mirroring the delicate beauty of the subjects. This work, created in 1902, is a testament to Degas's enduring fascination with the human form and the world of ballet.