Degas' Red Lady
Edgar Degas (1834–1917) was a master of observation and a pivotal innovator in modern art. Although often associated with the Impressionists, he regarded himself as a realist—devoted to capturing movement, gesture, and the quiet drama of everyday life. His enduring fascination with dancers, theater, and the human figure led him to experiment boldly with pastels, charcoal, monotype, and mixed media, pushing each material to its expressive limits. His practice was defined by discipline, curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of form, light, and motion.
This tribute piece draws on Degas’s devotion to pastel. Using pastels, acrylic, and makeup, I created a soft, luminous surface on MDF board that echoes the atmospheric qualities found in his studies. Monet's original art measures 14.5"x10.6", pastel on paper. Interestingly, it took Monet ten years to complete!
Title: Cafe-Concert at Les Ambassadeurs.
Specifications:
• Size: 24 × 30 inches
• Acrylic and Makeup on MDF board
• Gloss varnish with UV protection
• Not Framed
Investment: $1,750 (plus shipping and sales tax)
Certificate of Authenticity
Prints/Posters: Available from the artist.
This tribute piece draws on Degas’s devotion to pastel. Using pastels, acrylic, and makeup, I created a soft, luminous surface on MDF board that echoes the atmospheric qualities found in his studies. Monet's original art measures 14.5"x10.6", pastel on paper. Interestingly, it took Monet ten years to complete!
Title: Cafe-Concert at Les Ambassadeurs.
Specifications:
• Size: 24 × 30 inches
• Acrylic and Makeup on MDF board
• Gloss varnish with UV protection
• Not Framed
Investment: $1,750 (plus shipping and sales tax)
Certificate of Authenticity
Prints/Posters: Available from the artist.