A Grecian Dance 1890

"A Grecian Dance" is a pastel on paper artwork by Edgar Degas, created in 1890. The painting depicts three ballerinas in yellow tutus performing a dance pose, with their arms raised and their heads tilted back. Degas, renowned for his depictions of dancers, captured their grace and fluidity through loose, expressive brushstrokes. The pastel medium adds a soft, delicate quality to the work, enhancing the sense of movement and light. This artwork exemplifies Degas's fascination with the ballet and his masterful use of pastels.