Sometimes frustrated by his own failings, Degas was consumed by obsessive principles and failing eye sight but his determination to capture everyday life was evident in every mark he made. Never fully satisfied, many of Degas’ drawings and sculptures were kept in private during his lifetime but, now through close examination, they can be seen as some of the most beautifully detailed and expressive works in the modern era. Using written accounts by friends and commentators, and the narration of letters written by Degas himself, this film reveals a more complex truth behind one of the most influential French artists of the late 19th-century and serves as an exploration of the complex workings of Degas’ artistic mind.

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Vincent Castiglia paints in human blood.

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A feature-length documentary celebrating the life and work of Trinity Bay artist and storyteller Cli...

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A documentary about surrealist artist Salvador Dali, narrated by Orson Welles.

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Mark Rothko, a master of abstract expressionism, created 835 paintings during his five-decade career...

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