Lorenzo Pagans and Auguste De Gas

painting by Edgar Degas

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The painting Lorenzo Pagans and Auguste De Gas was created by the French artist Edgar Degas between 1871 and 1872. Degas, a prominent figure in the Impressionist movement, was known for his depictions of Parisian life, particularly focusing on the human form, with ballet dancers and women at their toilette being recurring subjects throughout his career.1

While Degas is often associated with Impressionism, he bridged traditional academic art and early 20th-century radical movements. He was a versatile artist, experimenting with various media including oil, pastel, and photography. The painting in question depicts a musical performance, reflecting the prominent role music played in Degas's family life.12

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Edgar Degas
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…in Degas’s painting of 1871–72, Lorenzo Pagans and Auguste De Gas. The artist’s mother died when he was 13 years old, leaving three sons and two daughters to be brought up by his father, a banker by profession. Knowledgeable about art but conservative in his preferences, Degas’s father helped to…
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…in Degas’s painting of 1871–72, Lorenzo Pagans and Auguste De Gas. The artist’s mother died when he was 13 years old, leaving three sons and two daughters to be brought up by his father, a banker by profession. Knowledgeable about art but conservative in his preferences, Degas’s father helped to…
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