degas dance class orsay Dimensions (inches):32 x 28" The image depicts an angel

The image depicts an angel in the foreground dominating the scene

Helena Fourment

The painting displays the face of a beautiful young woman with a black veil

Oil painting titled "The Shepherdess"

The work was an American icon for the young people of the time

degas dance class orsay Dimensions (inches):32 x 28" The image depicts an angelEdgar also painted another version very similar to this painting. In this version, one can observe the same perspective and situation as in its "twin". The only character who remains in the same position is the ballet teacher Jules Perrot, very famous in his time, and this mischievous student making a face behind the teacher during the class has been added.