The Dance Lesson

Edgar Degas, ca. 1879. Archival print from The Met’s open-access image.

Price range: $45.00 through $260.00

Description

The Dance Lesson, Edgar Degas (ca. 1879).

Pastel and black chalk on three pieces of wove paper, joined together. Original: 25 3/8 x 22 1/8 in. (64.5 x 56.2 cm).

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Gift of Adaline Havemeyer Perkins, in memory of her father, Horace Havemeyer, 1971. Printed from The Met’s Open Access image (CC0). View the original at The Met (object 436132).

Additional information

Department

European Paintings

Artist

Edgar Degas

Century

19th century

Medium

Chalk, charcoal & pastel

Size

24 × 30 cm, 40 × 50 cm, 56 × 70 cm, 80 × 100 cm

Finish

Black frame, Oak frame, Unframed