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Edgar Degas
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French Impressionist artist (1834–1917)

Also known as: Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas, Эдгар Дега, إدغار ديغا, 에드가 드가, エドガー・ドガ, 埃德加·德加

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Known works

  • Degas (1994)
  • Degas by himself
  • Degas & the dance
  • Degas, impressionism, and the Paris millinery trade
  • Degas scultore