13 November 2011
Degas and the Ballet: picturing movement - Beautiful studies in pastel and oils capturing the fluidity of line and the grace of the human form in dance.
This landmark show from the royal Academy is the Autumn blockbuster that everyone is talking about. Wonderful studies captured as sketches and airy pastel drawings light up the monotone galleries with such warmth. Reds, corals and peaches flirt with chilled cyan, cobalt and aqua. Ballet dancers float out of the frames and softly fill the space with their laughter. Degas also experimented with photography and it is wonderful to see modern day prints from his original plates. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy so many of these beautiful impressionist masterpieces in one place, just go.
10 out of 10
