He was born in Paris in 1834 as the son of a banker and art enthusiast.
Edgar Degas is famous for his depiction of Parisian society and portrayal of female subjects, especially ballet dancers. While Impressionists like Claude Monet painted out of doors, Edgar Degas preferred to work inside. He was born in Paris in 1834 as the son of a banker and art enthusiast. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and learned from the work of the Old Masters, whose works he saw at the Louvre and in Italy.