Written by renowned French art dealer Ambroise Vollard, Degas: An Intimate Portrait offers a rare and personal look at the life and work of Edgar Degas (1834–1917). Drawing from his close relationship with the artist, Vollard traces Degas’ upbringing, friendships, and artistic career, while providing unique insight into his creative process and distinctive style.
Illustrated with 8 color plates and 68 half-tone reproductions, the volume brings together paintings, drawings, and sculptures that reveal Degas as both a master of modern life and one of the central figures of Impressionism.
A reprint of the original 1927 edition, this work remains an important cultural document—preserving Vollard’s intimate portrait of one of the 19th century’s greatest artists.
