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Entries in Edgar Degas (3)

Wednesday
Oct032018

Quote of the Day

DateWednesday, October 3, 2018 at 8:00AM

“Painting is easy when you don’t know how, but very difficult when you do.” - Edgar Degas

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Wednesday
Mar222017

Did You Know?

DateWednesday, March 22, 2017 at 8:00AM

Artist Edgar Degas was so fascinated with ballet dancers that he became obsessed with representing them in his art. It is estimated Degas made approximately 1500 paintings, pastels, prints and drawings of dancers.

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Friday
Mar022012

Quote of the Day

DateFriday, March 2, 2012 at 7:21PM

Edgar Degas, c. 1850s

“Everyone has talent at 25. The difficulty is to have it at 50.” - Edgar Degas
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