Dance Class 1871

Edgar Degas's "Dance Class" (1871) depicts a ballet rehearsal in a Parisian studio. Degas, known for his Impressionist style, captures the dancers in a candid moment of practice. The painting is a testament to the artist's fascination with the fleeting gestures and movements of human figures, especially in the realm of dance. The use of light and shadow, and the composition, which focuses on the central dancer in mid-step, contribute to the sense of dynamism and movement, typical of Impressionism.