Edgar Degas The Star (L'Étoile) Print Framed (1878) Impressionist Ballet Dancer

Description: The Star (L'Étoile) (1878) by Edgar Degas, French (1834 - 1917) Highlights Professionally framed in Gold gilded wood with light blue mat by Flieg and Newbury, Torrington, CT Includes hanging hardware and is ready to hang Details Image Size: 11 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches Frame Size: 16 1/2 x 13 x 1 inches Medium: Paper Provenance: Bridgeport, CT auction Comments This painting is titled L'Étoile (The Star). We see a lone ballerina on the stage, the stage lighting shining brilliantly onto her and her performance. She is en pointe, balancing gracefully on one leg and maintaining a majestic pose. There are flowers on her white dress; her ribbon flows out from her extended neck; and she wears a crown atop her head. She bends her head back and closes her eyes in sweet triumph at the success of her performance (perhaps the audience is clapping for this young star at this moment), and her rosy cheeks blush with the satisfaction of accomplishment. She almost could be a star, ascending to the heavens with her great feats of physical strength and perfected gracefulness. Maybe in this moment she feels, like a star, on top of the world, but one glance to the left and we can see, hiding behind the curtain, a foreboding, black figure standing calmly and watchfully to the side of all the action. This is the young dancer's patron. His is the world of violent brushstrokes and threatening forms, as seen in the stylistic upper-left-hand section of the painting. The stage curtains are painted frenziedly, and that whole side of the painting seems to be inching toward the sanctity of the star's glowing brilliance. The lines bear down over her and seek to engulf her. This is the reality behind this radiant performer. Soon her act will be done, and she will have to go back to her controlling male patron. Condition (Please see grading guide below) (I) Overall: Very Good (II) Content: Excellent (III) Frame: Good (Some dents, dings, scratches and scuffs on frame; Dust cover intact with a few small punctures; hanging hardware attached; gallery label affixed) Artist Bio Edgar Degas (19 July 1834 - 27 September 1917) was a French Impressionist artist famous for his pastel drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. Although Degas is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism, he rejected the term, preferring to be called a realist, and did not paint outdoors as many Impressionists did. Degas was a superb draftsman, and particularly masterly in depicting movement, as can be seen in his rendition of dancers and bathing female nudes. In addition to ballet dancers and bathing women, Degas painted racehorses and racing jockeys, as well as portraits. His portraits are notable for their psychological complexity and their portrayal of human isolation. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Degas https://www.edgar-degas.net/the-star.jsp Grading Guide Notes: The condition grade is a subjective rating based on the observed objective physical features of the item to the naked eye The condition grade does not factor in the perceived beauty or aesthetic impact of the content itself Please view all of the item pictures and video to make your own informed condition decision before purchasing Scale: Excellent: No damage or issues barely perceptible from close viewing distance and bright lighting conditions Very Good: Issues visible from close viewing distance and normal lighting conditions Good: Issues visible from normal viewing distance and lighting conditions but do NOT significantly detract from the overall look of the work Fair: Issues that are immediately apparent from normal viewing distance and lighting conditions AND significantly detract from the overall look of the work Poor: Severe condition issues that require repair and some may be beyond repair Buyer Notes Grinding 4 Good does our best to accurately describe the items we offer Items are offered AS IS/AS DESCRIBED to the best of our knowledge, research and ability The buyer is expected to view the photos, video and descriptions carefully and ask questions before they purchase If you have an issue or question, please contact us via eBay's system and allow us to work with you to resolve it before leaving negative feedback We also ask that you do provide buyers feedback, we love to hear that you are happy with our service and your new purchase! Thank you for your interest in this item!

Price: 100 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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