Dancer with Bouquet 1876

"Dancer with Bouquet" is an 1876 pastel painting by Edgar Degas, depicting a young ballerina in mid-pose, her outstretched arm holding a bouquet of flowers. The artwork captures the grace and fluidity of ballet, showcasing Degas's signature style that emphasizes movement and the fleeting nature of a performance. This iconic piece, housed at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, exemplifies Degas's fascination with the world of dance and his ability to convey both the beauty and the strenuous effort of the ballet dancer.