Four Ballerinas on the Stage, by Edgar Degas
Contemporary Living Room, Raleigh
This drawing from an Impressionist master shows dancers in costume rehearsing in front of the scenery. Light, shadows and graceful movements are the hallmarks of Edgar Degas paintings. His works capture subjects, such as dancers and singers, doing everyday activities, yet Degas imbues the pictures and prints with high drama. He uses color and the magic of suggested motion to capture endearing vignettes.