Two Dancers

by Edgar Degas
French 1834 – 1917 REF: 16765

About the painting

Charcoal and blue pastel on paper. Stamped DEGAS lower left

Paper size: 24 x 16.25 inches

A certificate from Mr. André Pacitti dated 04/20/1967 accompanies the drawing.

A certificate from Mr. Jean Thesmar dated 10/11/1973 accompanies the drawing.

Galerie Brame & Lorenceau have confirmed the authenticity of this artwork.

The drawing is recorded in the Degas archives.

 Provenance:

Acquired by Mr. Herdt during the third sale of “Paintings, pastels and drawings by Edgar Degas and from his workshop”, Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, from 7 to 9 April 1919, sold under number 394.

Remained in the same family through inheritance. 

Literature:

P.A. Lemoisne, Degas and his Work, volume III, cited in reference in the notice of n° 989 and 990.

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