Delphi Complete Works of Edgar Degas (Illustrated)

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By Edgar Degas

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The prominent Impressionist artist Edgar Degas is widely celebrated for his images of Parisian life and sublime depictions of ballet dancers. He was a superb draftsman and masterly in his portrayal of movement, while his portraits are notable for their psychological complexity. Delphi's Masters of Art Series presents the world's first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Degas' complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

  • The complete paintings and pastels of Edgar Degas — over 600 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order

  • Includes reproductions of rare works

  • Features a special 'Highlights' section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information

  • Enlarged 'Detail' images, allowing you to explore Degas' celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books

  • Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders

  • Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings and pastels

  • Easily locate the paintings you wish to view

  • Includes Degas' drawings and sculptures - spend hours exploring the artist's diverse works

  • Features two bonus biographies - discover Degas' artistic and personal life

  • Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order

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    CONTENTS:

    The Highlights

    SELF-PORTRAIT, 1855

    PORTRAIT OF ACHILLE DE GAS

    THE BELLELLI FAMILY

    THE YOUNG SPARTANS

    SEMIRAMIS BUILDING BABYLON

    WOMAN LEANING ON AN ELBOW BESIDE A VASE OF FLOWERS

    THE GENTLEMEN'S RACE: BEFORE THE START

    THE INTERIOR; OR, THE RAPE

    THE ORCHESTRA OF THE OPERA

    A COTTON OFFICE IN NEW ORLEANS

    HORSES ON THE COURSE AT LONGCHAMP

    THE DANCING CLASS

    THE ABSINTHE DRINKER

    DANCER ON THE STAGE

    LA LA AT THE CIRQUE FERNANDO, PARIS

    WOMAN IRONING

    AFTER THE BATH, WOMAN DRYING HERSELF

    THE TUB

    COMBING THE HAIR

    DANCERS IN BLUE

    WOMAN DRYING HERSELF

    The Paintings and Pastels

    CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS AND PASTELS

    ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS AND PASTELS

    Other Artworks

    LIST OF ARTWORKS

    The Biographies

    DEGAS by James Huneker

    DEGAS AND HIS CIRCLE by Willard Huntington Wright

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  • Delphi Complete Works of Edgar Degas (Illustrated)