Edgar Degas (artist) French, 1834 - 1917 Four Dancers, c. 1899 oil on canvas Overall: 151.1 x 180.2 cm (59 1/2 x 70 15/16 in.) framed: 176.9 x 207.7 cm (69 5/8 x 81 3/4 in.) Chester Dale Collection 1963.10.122

From the Tour: Edgar Degas
Object 5 of 7

Provenance

Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas [1830-1917], Paris, France; (Degas sale, Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, 6 May 1918, no. 10); purchased by (Trotti et Cie., Paris). Wilhelm Hansen, Copenhagen. (Galerie Barbazanges, Paris). (Durand-Ruel, Paris); sold November 1931 to Chester Dale [1882-1962], New York; bequest 1963 to NGA.[1]

[1]Provenance according to Chester Dale papers and letter dated 18 May 1932 from Durand-Ruel, in NGA curatorial records. Sale to Chester Dale noted on the front page of Art News, 21 November 1931.

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• Dale, Chester
• Degas, Edgar
• Durand-Ruel et Cie
• Galerie Barbazanges
• Galerie Georges Petit
• Hansen, Wilhelm
• Trotti et Cie

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