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| Three Dancers, c. 1872-74 Edgar Degas French, 1834-1917 Essence and gouache on paper, mounted on fabric 18-1/4 x 24-1/2 in. (46.4 x 62.2 cm) The Norton Simon Foundation F.1969.35.1.P © 2012 The Norton Simon Foundation Not on view Degas constantly experimented with his materials. In the medium used here, "peinture à l'essence," the artist leaches the excess oil from the oil paints with blotting paper and thins the paint with turpentine, in order to achieve a dry, delicate surface. View Provenance |
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