Degas

“Throughout the book, Degas’s creative work remains foremost. Reff’s lucid style and detailed analysis permit an intimate understanding of the way in which Degas worked and the sources he relied upon… Reff has illuminated many facets of Degas’s personality by reconstructing the world in which he lived and by examining his many friendships. By using the works of art as his primary source, Reff also probes deeply into die interpretation of their subjects… [A] modern art historical classic.”—Art News