Trenddeko Dancer tying the bow

Impressionism would be poorer by one artist if Edgar Degas, born in 1834, had not successfully resisted his father's professional wishes. Instead of completing his law studies, the young Degas decided to pursue an artistic career. Many great works show that this decision was the right one.

Edgar Degas expressed his enthusiasm for women and horses in many paintings. His passion for the visual arts also extended to ballet, which he demonstrated in numerous works. Clear compositions highlight the artistic signature of the French painter.

In the painting "Dancer Tying Her Shoe," a ballerina with her blue ribbon is the focal point of the image. The original is privately owned and was painted in pastel on paper.