"Degas and the Little Dancer" tells the enchanting story of the famous artist Edgar Degas and his obsessive fascination with ballet dancers. The narrative unfolds around the creation of his iconic sculpture, "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen," which captures the grace and spirit of a young ballerina, Marie van Goethem. Through the eyes of both Degas and the young dancer, readers explore themes of art, dedication, and the fleeting beauty of movement. The book beautifully illustrates the bond between the artist and his muse, emphasizing how art can immortalize moments of youth and passion in a world that often prioritizes fame and beauty over authenticity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Anholt's Artists .

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1999 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

Around half of the Anholts' titles are illustrated by Catherine, including the Chimp and Zee serie