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Edgar Degas Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Edgar Degas our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Edgar Degas · 1834 – 1917

Dancers in Pink

1885

Experience Edgar Degas’ ‘Dancers in Pink’! A vibrant Impressionist masterpiece capturing ballet’s grace & movement. High-quality reproductions available – elevate your space today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Dancer with a bouquet of flowers (The Star of the ballet)

1878

Discover Edgar Degas' "Dancer with a bouquet of flowers (The Star of the ballet)", a captivating 1878 Impressionist masterpiece. Explore its dynamic composition, vibrant colors & historical context. Own a high-quality reproduction today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Miss Lola, au Cirque Fernando, NG L

1879 · original 117 x 78 cm

Experience Edgar Degas’ "Miss Lola" – a vibrant Impressionist masterpiece capturing circus acrobatics! Dynamic composition & rich colors evoke 19th-century Paris. A stunning addition to any collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Dancers at the Barre 1

1888 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Experience Edgar Degas’ "Dancers at the Barre 1" – a pastel masterpiece capturing ballet’s grace & movement. Impressionist beauty, vibrant colors, and timeless elegance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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The Cafe Concert (The Song of the Dog)

1877 · original 51 x 42 cm

Experience Edgar Degas’ ‘The Cafe Concert.’ A captivating Parisian scene in Post-Impressionism, featuring rich colors & expressive brushwork. Discover a timeless masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Woman washing in the bath

1892 · original 31 x 47 cm

Edgar Degas’ ‘Woman Washing in the Bath’ (1892) – a captivating pastel masterpiece of Impressionist intimacy & quiet dignity. Explore this timeless work's technique & beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Nurse

1873

Explore Edgar Degas’ ‘Nurse’ (1873). A poignant Impressionist oil painting capturing compassion & resilience. Warm tones, textured brushwork – a timeless art investment.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Ballet Rehearsal on Stage

1874 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 65 x 81 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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View of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

1898 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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The Dance Class

1874 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Experience Edgar Degas’ ‘The Dance Class’ – a masterpiece of Impressionist realism capturing ballet rehearsal. Explore its details, symbolism & timeless elegance for your art collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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The Dancing Class

1870 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 20 x 27 cm

Experience Degas's 'The Dancing Class,' capturing a ballet rehearsal with dynamic movement and a nostalgic atmosphere. A masterpiece of Impressionist realism!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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The Collector of Prints

1866 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 53 x 40 cm

A solitary man meticulously examines vibrant lithographs in this masterful 1866 realist painting by Edgar Degas that captures the quiet obsession of collecting, inviting you to bring this piece of Impressionist history home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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The Tub 1

1886 · Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington · original 70 x 70 cm

Discover "The Tub" by Edgar Degas – a captivating pastel masterpiece of intimacy & realism. Explore Impressionism's elegance & timeless beauty in this iconic artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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The Absinthe Drinker

1876 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 92 x 68 cm

Explore 'The Absinthe Drinker' by Degas – a poignant Impressionist masterpiece capturing Parisian life & isolation. Discover its rich history & timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Portrait of a Lady in Grey

1865 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Experience Edgar Degas' 'Portrait of a Lady in Grey,' a captivating Impressionist masterpiece showcasing elegance and poise. Explore the painting’s significance, artistic style & influence at AllPaintingsStore.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Madame Théodore Gobillard (Yves Morisot, 1838–1893)

1869 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 55 x 65 cm

Capturing a serene moment of Impressionist intimacy, Edgar Degas portrays Madame Théodore Gobillard with luminous light and loose brushstrokes in this 1869 masterpiece that you can bring into your own home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Procession on a road near Florence (Cortège sur une route aux environs de Florence)

1860 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston · original 20 x 15 cm

Edgar Degas

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Orchestra of the Opera

1869 · original 56 x 46 cm

Experience Edgar Degas’ ‘Orchestra of the Opera’ (1869). A vibrant Impressionist painting capturing Parisian opera life, musicians, and audience interaction – a masterpiece by a master of modern art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Before the Performance

1898 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas (1834–1917) was a French Impressionist artist renowned for his pastel drawings and oil paintings. He defied categorization, preferring to describe himself as a realist despite aligning with the Impressionist movement.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Girl in Red

1876 · National Gallery of Art, Washington

Experience Edgar Degas's enigmatic 'Girl in Red,' a captivating 1876 portrait brimming with Impressionist light and subtle emotion. A masterpiece of Parisian life, now beautifully reproduced.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Orchestra Musicians

1874 · Städel Museum, Frankfurt · original 49 x 64 cm

Experience Edgar Degas' 'Orchestra Musicians'! A captivating black & white study of ballet life, showcasing his masterful draftsmanship and Parisian scenes. High-quality reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Mme Theodore Gobillard, nee Yves Morisot

1869 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Experience Edgar Degas's 'Mme Theodore Gobillard' – a serene portrait capturing domestic intimacy with Vermeer-inspired light & detail. Hand-painted reproduction of this iconic 1869 masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Race Horses at Longchamp

1874 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · original 34 x 41 cm

Witness Degas’ ‘Race Horses at Longchamp’! A dynamic Impressionist painting capturing Parisian horse racing in 1874. Explore its unique style & historical significance – a must-see for art enthusiasts.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Three Dancers in Red Costume

1896 · Ohara Museum of Art, Kurashiki · original 54 x 65 cm

Experience the captivating world of Edgar Degas's 'Three Dancers in Red Costume.' This pastel masterpiece captures ballet’s grace and movement with vibrant colors & dynamic poses – a true artistic gem.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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Violinist and Young Woman

1872 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Experience Edgar Degas' 'Violinist and Young Woman'! This captivating oil painting captures a Parisian moment of shared enjoyment, showcasing his Impressionistic style & human connection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 1,074 artworks by Edgar Degas
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The artist

Edgar Degas

1834 – 1917

Quick facts

Vibeelegant
Works on APS1074
Emotional tonereflective
Movementsimpressionism
Also known asHilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas, Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas
Best occasionsaccent
Mediumsoil on canvas, acrylic on canvas
Room fitliving room

Biography

The Life of Edgar Degas

Paris, 1834. A child is born into a moderately wealthy family to Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas. The name he would eventually simplify to Edgar Degas marks the beginning of a life defined by the tension between social expectation and artistic obsession. He grows up within the sophisticated atmosphere of the French capital, a setting that will later serve as the backdrop for his observations of modern life.

The years pass in a blur of study and shifting interests. He moves from the structured environment of his upbringing toward the grit of the city's working spaces. He does not seek the sunlight of the outdoors, preferring the controlled, artificial light of the studio and the theater. His gaze settles on the dancers, the laundresses, and the racehorses of Paris, capturing the physical toll of labor and the fleeting movements of the stage. He remains a man of contradictions, often resisting the labels his contemporaries apply to him, insisting instead on his identity as a realist.

The end comes in Paris on 27 September 1917. He leaves behind a vast body of work that spans many decades, including:

Procession on a road near Florence (about 1860)
The Dancing Class (1874)
The Absinthe Drinker (1876)
The Tub (about 1886)
Three Dancers in Red Costume (1896)

Early Life, Family and Training

Paris, 1834. The son of a banker and Célestine Musson De Gas, a Creole from New Orleans, Louisiana, Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas enters a world of bourgeois stability. At eleven, he is enrolled at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand. The academic path is set, yet the boy’s focus drifts toward the halls of the Louvre. By 1853, having graduated from the Lycée with a baccalauréat in literature, he bypasses his father's expectations of a legal career. Instead, he registers as a copyist in the Louvre Museum, spending his hours tracing the lines of the masters.

The training intensifies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He moves through the rigors of classical instruction, honing a precision that would define his later work. In 1855, a meeting occurs that leaves a permanent mark on his development: he meets Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. The encounter cements a respect for draftsmanship and the importance of the line, even as he begins to move toward the modern subjects that would eventually define his career.

Technique and Artistic Style

Degas rejects the label of Impressionist. He prefers the term "Realist," a choice that dictates his entire approach to the canvas. He avoids the outdoor landscape and the loose, flickering brushstrokes favored by his contemporaries. Instead, he retreats into the controlled environment of the studio. Here, he masters the human form through rigorous draftsmanship. He is a superb draftsman, possessing a specific, technical command over the depiction of movement. He does not wait for the sun to hit a subject; he constructs his scenes through careful study in pencil or pastel. This preparation allows him to freeze a fleeting moment of motion with anatomical precision.

Light in a Degas composition is rarely natural. He utilizes artificial light to emphasize the figures, creating a sense of theatricality and depth. One notable method is contre-jour, where he places his subject in shadow while the background remains brightly lit. This technique isolates the figure, pulling it forward from the environment. The result is a tension between the subject and the space they inhabit, often revealing the physical strain or the quiet, unposed reality of modern life.

The Dance Class (1874)
Interior (1868–1869)
Madame de Rutte

Key Works and Subjects

The stage and the stable dominate his visual world. More than half of his output focuses on dancers, capturing them in moments of rehearsal and performance. He moves between the grace of a pirouette and the physical strain of the dance class. Beyond the theater, he turns his gaze toward the speed of the racetrack, documenting racehorses and the jockeys who ride them. These subjects are not merely decorative; they are studies in tension and movement.

His reach extends into the private and the psychological. He produces portraits that reveal a complex inner life, often using unconventional angles to isolate his subjects. This focus on the human form is not limited to oil on canvas. He works through a variety of media, including prints, drawings, and wax sculptures. His ability to render the human figure is evident in his many studies of women, often focusing on the body in private, unobserved moments.

The Dancing Class, about 1874
The Dance Class, 1874
The Ballet Class, 1874–1876
Interior, 1868–1869
Scene from the Steeplechase: The Fallen Jockey, 1866

Legacy and Lasting Impact

The shift in late 19th-century art finds a central figure in Degas. Though he resisted the label, his presence helped establish the foundations of Impressionism. He moved away from the rigid, historical subjects of the academy, choosing instead to document the grit and grace of modern Parisian life. This departure from tradition paved the way for future generations of artists to explore the unvarnished reality of the human condition.

His influence reaches far beyond the initial Impressionist circle. The structural innovations and unconventional compositions he developed left a mark on the trajectory of modern art. Specifically, his approach to form and movement can be seen in the later works of Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. He taught the art world to look at the world through asymmetrical angles and unexpected crops, turning the private, fleeting moments of a dancer or a laundress into permanent studies of motion.

The Dance Class
The Ballet Class
Interior

Where to See the Works Today

The traces of Degas's observation remain scattered across major institutions, preserved in the quiet halls of Paris and beyond. In France, the Musée d'Orsay holds significant collections of his work, capturing the movement he spent a lifetime studying. The Louvre Museum also houses his art, while the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris maintains his works within its archives. These collections offer a direct look at the technical precision and the study of form that defined his career.

Across the Atlantic, the reach of his vision extends into the United States. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds his paintings, providing a window into the modern life he depicted with such scrutiny. In Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Museum of Art contains his works, ensuring his influence remains accessible to international audiences. These sites act as physical anchors for his legacy, where the lines and light he mastered are still visible to the modern eye.

The Dance Class (1874)
Interior (1868–1869)
The Tub 1 (1886)
Dancers in Pink (1885)

Questions & Answers

Can I browse Edgar Degas's works by mood?

The Mood Room of Edgar Degas is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

Where can I see the color profile of Edgar Degas's work?

The Palette Genome of Edgar Degas is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

What are the birth city and country of Edgar Degas?

Edgar Degas was born in Paris, in France.

By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 14, 2026

Collector's quiz

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