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Little Dancer Aged Fourteen: The True Story Behind Degas's Masterpiece
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- 176 pages
- Reading time
- 7 hours
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The narrative delves into the life of the real dancer who inspired Degas's famous sculpture, exploring her personal struggles and the challenges faced by women in late nineteenth-century Paris. It offers a poignant look at the intersection of art and reality, revealing the often-overlooked stories of those who inspired renowned artists. Through this lens, the book captures the vibrant yet harsh atmosphere of Paris during that era, highlighting themes of resilience and artistic inspiration.
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Little Dancer Aged Fourteen: The True Story Behind Degas's Masterpiece, Camille Laurens
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Little Dancer Aged Fourteen: The True Story Behind Degas's Masterpiece
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Camille Laurens
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9781635420517
- Category
- Art / Culture, Fine art, Photo publications, Architecture and Urbanism, History, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative delves into the life of the real dancer who inspired Degas's famous sculpture, exploring her personal struggles and the challenges faced by women in late nineteenth-century Paris. It offers a poignant look at the intersection of art and reality, revealing the often-overlooked stories of those who inspired renowned artists. Through this lens, the book captures the vibrant yet harsh atmosphere of Paris during that era, highlighting themes of resilience and artistic inspiration.