|
|
Article: Coloring his world: Degas in New Orleans
- Article from:
- New Orleans Magazine
- Article date:
- May 1, 1999
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright New Orleans Publishing Group Inc. May 1999. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
"A Cotton Office in New Orleans," the centerpiece of NOMA's upcoming Degas exhibit, is on loan from the Musee des BeauxArts through June.
In November 1872, the South was deeply into Reconstruction when Edgar Degas, a Parisian impressionist, graced New Orleans with a visit lasting almost five months. Now, nearly 127 years later, there are no signs that he has worn out his welcome. In fact, Degas' star is on ascent here to what could be its modern apogee starting this month, when about 40 of Degas' works go on display at the New Orleans Museum of Art and remain there until Aug. 29. About 17 of the pieces in the exhibit are themes he developed during his time here.
From its inception, it had ...