Not every moment in Degas’ ballet rooms was performance. Most were silence, counting and correction. These paintings aren’t about dance, they are about discipline disguised as elegance. Every stretched arm and bent knee is a note in a quiet symphony of effort. 🩰 | Nikola Majdanac

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18K views · 602 reactions | Take a trip through turn-of-the-century Paris as you explore our groundbreaking exhibition inspired by Edgar Degas' fascination with high-fashion hats and the young women who made them. Admission to Degas, Impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade is always #FreeonFriday. #SLAMdegas slam.org/degas | Saint Louis Art Museum | Facebook

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