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    Born on this day in the first half of the 19th century, this banker's son made a close study of certain forms of entertainment with which his work is now closely associated. Who was he?

    Question #58417. Asked by lanfranco. (Jul 19 05 3:12 PM)


    TabbyTom

    		Edgar Dégas, the son of a banker, was born on July 19, 1834. He is best known for his paintings and drawings of ballet-dancers and horse-racing scenes.

    Jul 19 05, 4:22 PM
    lanfranco

    		Yay, TT!

    Here's a lovely ballet scene:

    http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/degas/ballet/degas.dance-class.jpg

    Jul 19 05, 5:08 PM

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