Edgar Degas
Degas is a famous French artist who is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism, although he saw himself as a realist. He especially made portraits about dance and dancers. I think his portraits are one of the most beautiful paintings in the history of art. These are some of my favorites:
http://www.worldgallery.co.uk/gallery/Edgar+Degas-1.html
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