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What initial career path did Degas pursue?

  • Lawyer

  • History Painter

  • Architect

  • Poet

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Initially pursuing a traditional path, Edgar Degas trained to be a history painter, a genre highly regarded during his time. However, as his artistic journey unfolded, Degas's interests shifted towards capturing the authenticity and movement of modern life, leading him to embrace new approaches and becoming a pivotal figure in the development of Impressionism.
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