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Edgar Degas was a French artist born in the city of Paris.

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His full name was Hilaire Germain Edgar, and he has lived all his life in his hometown. Edgar's father was a banker by profession, and his mother was originally from New Orleans, in the United States.

As a child, Edgar had a deep passion for music as his mother was once an opera singer while his father used to arrange music for recitals held in the Degas' home.

To pursue his love for music, Degas was sent to the Lycee Louis-le-Grand where he took up classical education.

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In addition to music, Degas was skilled in painting and drawing. He found support and motivation from is father who was talented and passionate about art. By the time he was 18 years of age, Degas had a rare opportunity to copy or replicate art techniques by various artists whose works were featured at the Louvre.

With this opportunity, he was able to create exceptional copies of Rembrandt paintings while studying the sty