Edgar Degas
French Impressionist artist (1834–1917)
1834 — 1917
Quick Facts
Profession
French Impressionist artist (1834–1917)
Born
July 19, 1834
Died
1917 (age ~83)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
photographer, poet, artist
FranceBorn in ParisDied in Paris
1834
Born in Paris (1834-07-19)
1917
Died in Paris
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Edgar Degas was a French Impressionist artist famous for his pastel drawings and oil paintings.
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Who is Edgar Degas?+
Edgar Degas was a French Impressionist artist famous for his pastel drawings and oil paintings.
What does the name Edgar mean?+
The name Edgar means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edgar Degas born?+
Edgar Degas was born on July 19, 1834.
When did Edgar Degas die?+
Edgar Degas died in 1917, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.
The name Edgar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edgar — July 19, 1834
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
You made me see color differently. Literally.
— a painter
The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
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