Ballet Scene c. 1907

This pastel drawing, "Ballet Scene" (c. 1907), by Edgar Degas, is a characteristic example of his work. It features the artist's signature subject matter - ballerinas - depicted in a fleeting moment of movement, capturing their graceful yet strenuous postures during a ballet performance. The use of pastel creates a soft and ethereal atmosphere, highlighting the delicate forms of the dancers and the impressionistic blur of their motion. Degas's unique perspective, often from below or behind, provides a glimpse into the world of ballet from an intimate and unconventional vantage point.