Often associated with the Impressionism movement in mid-19th century in Paris, Edgar Degas is in fact difficult to classify in art history because he developed a unique style deeply influenced by the great masters, with subjects such as the body in movement and the lifestyle of the big cities.
His subjects are the full and noisy streets of Paris, horses racing, cabarets and especially brooms. Seen from an original angle his ballerinas which constitutes the subject of nearly 1500 canvas are shown preferably in intimate moments or behind the scenes.
Degas was the painter of movement.
