Delphi Complete Works of Edgar Degas (Illustrated) (Delphi Masters of Art Book 25)

Book Synopsis: 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 orderPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art booksCONTENTS:The HighlightsSELF-PORTRAIT, 1855PORTRAIT OF ACHILLE DE GASTHE BELLELLI FAMILYTHE YOUNG SPARTANSSEMIRAMIS BUILDING BABYLONWOMAN LEANING ON AN ELBOW BESIDE A VASE OF FLOWERSTHE GENTLEMEN’S RACE: BEFORE THE STARTTHE INTERIOR; OR, THE RAPETHE ORCHESTRA OF THE OPERAA COTTON OFFICE IN NEW ORLEANSHORSES ON THE COURSE AT LONGCHAMPTHE DANCING CLASSTHE ABSINTHE DRINKERDANCER ON THE STAGELA LA AT THE CIRQUE FERNANDO, PARISWOMAN IRONINGAFTER THE BATH, WOMAN DRYING HERSELFTHE TUBCOMBING THE HAIRDANCERS IN BLUEWOMAN DRYING HERSELFThe Paintings and PastelsCHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS AND PASTELSALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS AND PASTELSOther ArtworksLIST OF ARTWORKSThe BiographiesDEGAS by James HunekerDEGAS AND HIS CIRCLE by Willard Huntington WrightPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set