Similar to Renoir, he didn’t paint outdoors like his counterparts, and actually rejected the term ‘Impressionism’ altogether – preferring his work to be referred to as Realism.
Edgar Degas was a French Impressionist known for his depiction of dance within his pieces, with over half of his artworks involving dancers. Similar to Renoir, he didn’t paint outdoors like his counterparts, and actually rejected the term ‘Impressionism’ altogether – preferring his work to be referred to as Realism. Degas had an uncanny ability to capture movement on canvas, while his portraits were lauded for their ability to convey psychological complexity.