Delphi Complete Works of Edgar Degas (Illustrated‪)‬

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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