Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas: Born: 1834, Paris, FRrance.

In 1852 he set up his studio in the house of his father.

From 1853 - 1855 he studied with F. Barrias and L. Lamothe. Attended the College of Art.

In 1865 his last history picture was exhibited at the Salon.

In 1878 was the first purchase of one of his pictures by a museum.

In 1886 he took part in the last group exhibition by the Impressionists.