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The Dancing Class by Edgar Degas

The Dancing Class

The Dancing Class

The Met

Artist: Edgar Degas(French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris)

Date: ca. 1870

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (19.7 x 27 cm)

Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

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Ballerinas in white tutus practice in a studio with a violinist and a large mirror

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A ballet studio contains several ballerinas in white tutus practicing, accompanied by a male violinist. In the foreground, slightly right of center, a ballerina with her hair pulled back and wearing a black choker stands on the tips of her toes, facing left with her right leg slightly forward. Her white tutu is full and layered. To her left, a seated man with a white beard plays a violin, positioned behind a dark wooden piano or desk. A group of other ballerinas is gathered on the left side of the room, some seated, some standing. One ballerina stands in front of a tall, arched mirror, visible from the waist up, with her reflection showing her back. In the background, two more ballerinas are visible: one stretching with her back to the viewer, and another near an open dark door on the far right, bending over. The room has light brown walls and a light brown floor. A small green watering can, a black top hat, and a violin case are on the floor near the violinist. Soft light fills the room.

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