Edgar Degas Exhibition in Parma Explores His Artistic Circle

The exhibition 'Edgar Degas e i suoi amici' at Palazzo Dalla Rosa Prati in Parma presents around 200 works by the French artist, including lithographs, etchings, paintings, photographs, and sculptures of dancers and horses. Curated by Vincenzo Sanfo, the show emphasizes Degas' focus on drawing and interior spaces, contrasting with the Impressionist preference for plein air landscapes. It features self-portraits, studies for Ludovic Halévy, and illustrations for Guy de Maupassant's 'La Maison Tellier'. The display also includes works by Delacroix, Courbet, Monet, and Manet, highlighting Degas' relationships with fellow artists. The venue, a historic residence next to the Battistero antelamico, attracts tourists. Degas' time in Naples and his grandfather Hilaire De Gas are also documented.