How did edgar degas die

Edgar Degas (, ;^[1][2] born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas, French: [ilɛːʁ ʒɛʁmɛ̃ ɛdɡaʁ də ɡa]; 19 July 1834 – 27 September 1917) was a French artist.

He is famous for his paintings and sculptures: he was one of those who started Impressionism, although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist.^[3]p31

A superb draughtsman, he is identified with the subject of the dance, and over half of his works depict dancers.

These display his mastery in the depiction of movement, as do his racecourse subjects and female nudes. His portraits are notable for their psychologicalcomplexity and the way they show human isolation.^[4]p11

His life

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He was born in Paris, France.

What was edgar degas known for

He began to paint early in his life. Because his father wanted it, he went to university to become a lawyer in 1853. Edgar did not like this, and he went to study at the École des Beaux-Arts, an imp