This absorbing work uncovers the story of the real Dancer behind Degas\'s now-iconic sculpture.
Drawing on a wealth of historical material as well as her own love of ballet, Camille Laurens presents a compelling portrait of Marie van Goethem and the world she inhabited, traditionally overlooked in the study of art..
This absorbing work uncovers the story of the real Dancer behind Degas\'s now-iconic sculpture