Dancer in Her Dressing Room 1874 - 1884

Edgar Degas's pastel on paper, "Dancer in Her Dressing Room", depicts a ballerina in mid-action, preparing for a performance. The artist's characteristic style is evident in the fluid, yet imprecise brushstrokes capturing the dancer's movement and the backstage environment. The off-center composition and the cropped figure contribute to the sense of immediacy and intimacy, drawing the viewer into the dancer's private world. Degas's exploration of the everyday life of dancers during the late 19th century is widely celebrated and makes him a notable Impressionist.