until Sunday January 19 2020

Musée d'Orsay
T : +33 (0)1 40 49 48 14
1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur
75007 Paris
France

https://m.musee-orsay.fr/en/exhibitions/article/degas-at-the-opera-47631.html

Throughout his entire career, from his debut in the 1860s up to his final works after 1900, the Opera formed the focal point of Degas’ output. It was his “own room”. He explored the theatre’s various spaces, and followed those who frequented them. This closed world presented a microcosm of infinite possibilities allowing all manner of experimentations: multiple points of view, contrasts of lighting, the study of motion and the precision of movement.

This is the first exhibition to consider the Opera as a whole, examining not only Degas’ passionate relationship with the House and his musical tastes, but also the infinite resources of this marvellous ‘toolbox’. The public will be able to experience this stunning portrait of the Paris Opera of the 19th century from 24 Septembre to 19 January 2020.