Dancer Turning c. 1876

Edgar Degas was a French artist who is well-known for his paintings and drawings of dancers. This charcoal and white chalk drawing, *Dancer Turning*, is a quintessential example of his style. The drawing captures a moment of movement, as the ballerina is shown mid-turn, her body elongated and graceful. Degas often depicted dancers in informal poses, capturing the fleeting moments of their practice sessions. This intimate glimpse into the life of a dancer is characteristic of the artist's interest in the human form. The work is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.