Dance At The Paris Opera by Edgar Degas (292 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)

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Opera and Ballet were a fashionable part of Parisian life among the wealthy in the 19th Century. Edgar Degas was...
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  • Every puzzle invites you to discover uniquely handcrafted whimsy (shaped) pieces, thoughtfully designed to complement the image theme.
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Opera and Ballet were a fashionable part of Parisian life among the wealthy in the 19th Century. Edgar Degas was famous for his many portrayals of dancers, and regularly went to the Paris opera house, not only as a member of the audience, but as a visitor backstage and in the dance studio. Degas painted this image between 1877 and 1878.
 
The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers, fine art and Impressionist enthusiasts, and Edgar Degas fans, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many dance shaped whimsy puzzle pieces that match the theme of the painting, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw puzzle together.
 
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 292
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 17.5" X 9"
  • Artist: Edgar Degas
  • Serial #: NP18-292-041
  • Wood Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Victorian
  • Difficulty: Level 2
  • Made in the USA
  • Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults
  • Serial #: NP18-292-041
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 292
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 17.5" X 9"
  • Design Cut Style: Victorian
  • Difficulty: Level 2

Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas, a French artist widely regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism, though he preferred to be called a realist, was born in Paris in 1834. Degas's fascination with urban life, its intimate, often unseen moments, is a theme that many can relate to. He trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and studied classical painting techniques before developing his innovative approach. He became known for his dynamic compositions, masterful draftsmanship, and fascination with capturing movement, particularly in the human figure.

Degas is best known for his works featuring dancers, which comprise over half of his artistic output. These paintings, pastels, and sculptures explore the grace and discipline of ballet, often portraying dancers backstage or in rehearsal rather than on stage. His observational style and use of unusual angles and cropping were influenced by photography, a new and influential art form at the time, and Japanese prints, which were known for their unique perspectives and use of negative space. These influences lent his work a sense of immediacy and modernity. In addition to dancers, Degas portrayed laundresses, milliners, horse races, and scenes of everyday life with the same sensitive attention to detail.

Despite being associated with the Impressionists, Degas maintained a unique perspective that set him apart. He favored careful composition over spontaneous brushwork, a choice that intrigued many. In his later years, as his eyesight deteriorated, he focused increasingly on sculpture and pastel, continuing to explore form and movement with relentless curiosity. Degas passed away in 1917, leaving behind a body of work that challenged convention and profoundly shaped the course of modern art. His legacy endures as one of the most insightful chroniclers of 19th-century Parisian life.