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Ballet at the Paris Opéra

Edgar Degas French, 1834-1917. 1877. Pastel over monotype on cream laid paper. Explore the catalogue record, image rights and documented connections from The Art Institute of Chicago.

Ballet at the Paris OpéraEdgar Degas French, 1834-1917 · 1877The Art Institute of Chicago · CC0
Image & source
Color pastel drawing of ballerinas in tutus on stage, watched by audience.

Drawing and Watercolor / Source record

Ballet at the Paris Opéra

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Maker
Edgar Degas French, 1834-1917
Date
1877
Medium
Pastel over monotype on cream laid paper
Collection
The Art Institute of Chicago
Accession
1981.12
Credit
Gift of Mary and Leigh Block
Rights
Public domain · CC0

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Drawing and Watercolor

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Pastel over monotype on cream laid paper; paper (fiber product); pastels (crayons); crayons; laid paper

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