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Dancer with a Bouquet of Flowers 1 (Degas)

Viewed from above, a dancer on a wooden stage is the subject of this pastel. She performs a curtsy, presenting a large bouquet to the unseen audience. Her pink and white tutu and pink bodice are rendered with delicate touches that catch the light. In the background, the stage set suggests a forest or park, and other dancers wait in the wings. This characteristic viewpoint of Degas places us in a dominant position, almost as if we were spying on the scene from the rafters. The work highlights the end of the performance, a moment of triumph and gratitude.