83. Degas, Aux Ambassadeurs, 1877

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TitleAux Ambassadeurs

Creator nameDegas, Edgar

Creator nationality/cultureFrench

Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer

Creation date1877

Object typePrint

MaterialsPastel on monotype

Dimensions37 × 27 cm

LocationMusée des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

http://www.mba-lyon.fr/mba/sections/fr/collections-musee/chefs-oeuvre/oeuvres1476/le_cafe-concert_des

Accession numberB917

SubjectsImpressionism (Art)Theaters in artRevuesMusicians in art

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