" Before The Rehearsal, 1880 " by Edgar Degas

Limbering up before rehearsal, ballerinas stretch at the bar in this expertly rendered work that retains the edge of realism. Though grouped with the Impressionists because he also favoured dazzling colours and the effects of light, Degas never painted en plein air, but favoured a technique that demanded the planning and execution modelled by the old masters. The authentic stretched canvas replica captures the original painting's texture, depth of colour, and even its brushstrokes, which are applied by hand. It is surrounded by an imported, antique gold-toned, delicately sculpted 4" wide designer resin frame with a leaf motif. Proudly printed and framed in the USA using imported moulding.