Art in the Making : Degas

by David Bomford, Sarah Herring, Jo Kirby, Christopher Riopelle, and Ashok Roy

• ISBN13: 9781857099690
• ISBN10: 1857099699
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2004-11-10
• Publisher: National Gallery London

Summary

One of art history's most admired artists, Edgar Degas (18341917) challenged contemporary conventions with his intriguing working methods. This generously illustrated study is the latest title in the National Gallery's seriesArt in the Making.Drawing on both technical studies and documentary evidence, it takes a fascinating look at Degas's techniques in the context of his life and artistic milieu as well as his place in the Impressionist movement.The book includes a vivid biographical sketch, an essay on Degas's working methods and materials, a discussion of his reputation in Britain, and catalogue entries on 14 works owned by or on loan to the National Gallery.

Author Biography

Ashok Roy is Director of Scientific Research at the National Gallery, London.

Table of Contents

Edgar Degas : illustrious and unknown	p. 10
Degas at work	p. 20
Degas and the National Gallery	p. 44
Promenade beside the sea	p. 58
Princess Pauline de Metternich	p. 62
Young spartans exercising	p. 68
Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando	p. 82
At the Cafe Chateaudun	p. 92
Beach scene	p. 96
Helene Rouart in her father's study	p. 104
Woman at a window	p. 112
Portrait of Elena Carafa	p. 116
Carlo Pellegrini	p. 120
After the bath, woman drying herself	p. 124
Russian dancers	p. 130
Ballet dancers	p. 136
Combing the hair (La Coiffure)	p. 142
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