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Painting Parisian Nightlife: 'In a Café' by Edgar Degas

Presented by Academy of Art History at Women's Art Association of Canada, Toronto ON

Nov 07 2023
Painting Parisian Nightlife: 'In a Café' by Edgar Degas

Join Art Historian Anik Waldeck, Ph.D. (Cambridge) as she dives into one of the most scandalous paintings of the late 19th century!

Edgar Degas, one of the founding members of the Impressionist group, was fascinated by the modern and bustling city of Paris.  He was particularly drawn to its nightlife and his most famous - or infamous - depictions of this subject is In a Café, also known as L'Absinthe.

It may appear rather straightforward at first glance, but there is much more to this painting than meets the eye!

In this lecture, we’ll be peeling back the layers of this remarkable work, not only to better understand its ... view more »

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Women's Art Association of Canada

23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2

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