| Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917)
Self-Portrait, 1857
Etching on ivory laid paper, 232 x 143 mm (image/plate, max.); 324 x 233 mm (sheet)
Joseph Brooks Fair Collection, 1932.1294
Currently not on display
Edgar Degas was French and spent most of his life in Paris. Can you find Paris, France on a map?
Photography was new in the 1800's. Edgar Degas was very interested in this new technology. In addition to photography, he also liked Japanese prints. Can you find Japan on a map?
He made many trips to Italy. Can you find Italy on a map? How far is it from Paris, France to Rome, Italy?
Edgar Degas painted and sculpted. He also liked to use pastels. He often drew and painted pictures of women.
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