Edgar Degas Masterpieces of Art
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French artist Edgar Degas was famous for his drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. Although a member of the Impressionists, his work focused on indoor subjects, particularly his beautiful studies of dancers. This beautiful new book showcases all of his major works, including The Star and The Ballet Class.
Art books for the modern consumer β short, considered, and beautiful, this one features the joyful impressionism of Degas.
French artist Edgar Degas was famous for his drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Although a member of the Impressionists alongside Monet, Pissarro, and Renoir, his work focused on indoor subjects, particularly his acutely observed pieces on ballerinas. His masterful studies of real life resonate still today, and he remains one of the most popular painters in the world.
This beautiful new book, Edgar Degas Masterpieces of Art, showcases all of his major works, including Ballet Rehearsal, The Star, and The Ballet Class. The book includes detailed captions and a long essay on his life, art, and influences.
Author: Michael Robinson is a freelance lecturer and writer on British art and design history. Originally an art dealer with his own provincial gallery in Sussex, he entered academic life by way of a career change, having gained a first-class honours and a Master's degree at Kingston University. He is currently working on his doctorate, a study of early modernist period British dealers. He continues to lecture on British and French art of the Modern period.
The book contains 100 illustrations.
Series: Masterpieces of Art
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835627938
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing
Illustration: 100 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 231.0mm
Weight: 755g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Michael Robinson is a academic and writer on art and design history. Originally an art dealer with his own provincial gallery in Sussex, he entered academic life by way of a career change, having gained a first class honours and Masters degree at Kingston University. He is currently working on his doctorate, a study of early modernist period British dealers. He continues to lecture on British and French art of the Modern period.
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