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Posted by Tel Asiado Jul 19, 2008 |
Great thinkers Datebook: July 19.
French Impressionist Edgar Degas (Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas) was born in Paris on July 19, 1834. An artist famous for his painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing, he is best-known for his paintings depicting movements like ballet dancers as well as his sculptures in bronze, ballerinas and racehorses. He also painted nude females.
He became completely blind in one eye. Despite this handicap, he worked passionately with his art. Edgar Degas never married in his entire life, with a quote: "There is love and there is work, and we only have one heart."
He died on September 27, 1917.