Edgar Degas, responsible Hilaire-Germain-Edgar de Gas, pron. [ilɛʀ ʒɛʁmɛ̃ ɛdɡɑʀ dəˈɡɑ] (born on July 19, 1834 in Paris, died on September 27, 1917 there) - French impressionist painter and sculptor. His composition full of inventiveness, great lines and the ability to present figures in motion contributed to his recognition as one of the greatest painters of the late 19th century.