Despite his long and fruitful association with the impressionists, Edgar Degas preferred to be called a realist. His focus on urban subjects, artificial light, and careful drawing distinguished him from other impressionists, such as Claude Monet, who worked outdoors, painting directly from their subjects. A steely observer of everyday scenes, Degas tirelessly analyzed positions, gestures, and movement, whilst his developing use of colour encapsulated grace and power like no other, particularly with ballerinas.

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