Degas and the Little Dancer: A Story About Edgar Degas

Degas and the Little Dancer: A Story About Edgar Degas by Laurence Anholt

Many years ago, Marie hoped to be a famous ballerina, but because her family had too little money for lessons she began modeling at the ballet school. The painter for whom she modeled was the artist, Edgar Degas. As Degas' figure of The Little Dancer took shape, Marie began to feel sympathy for the bad-tempered artist. When the sculpture was finished, thousands of art lovers came to see the statue, making Marie the most famous dancer of all.

Here is an exquisite introduction to the life of a great nineteenth-century French artist, with beautiful impressionistic illustrations and reproductions of Degas' own work.

A delightful book to introduce children to fine art.

Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 32
• Book Size: 9" x 11"
• Book Type: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
• Recommended Ages: 6 to 8
• ISBN 10: 0812065832
• ISBN 13: 9780812065831

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This book is a wonderful book to share with a child, and a fun way to introduce them to famous artists.