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65 works across 4 institutions
Paris holds 65 works by Edgar Degas across 4 institutions, including Musée d'Orsay, Louvre Museum, and 2 other venues.
Degas is best known for his paintings and pastels of ballet dancers, racehorses, and café scenes — all set in the modern Paris he observed with an unflinching eye. More draughtsman than colourist, he was deeply influenced by Japanese prints and photography, and worked almost entirely in Paris throughout his long career.
Collections in this city
Musée d'Orsay
Paris · 62 works on display
Housed in a spectacular Beaux-Arts railway station, the Orsay holds the world's finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, covering 1848 to 1914. The collection of Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh is unrivalled anywhere.
Ludovic Halévy et Albert Boulanger-Cavé dans les coulisses de l'Opéra
Musée d'Orsay
c. 1879
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Louvre Museum
Paris · 1 work on display
The world's largest art museum, home to over 35,000 works from antiquity to the 19th century, housed in a former royal palace on the Seine. Allow at least half a day; the Denon Wing holds most of the painting masterpieces.
Musée Marmottan Monet
💎 Hidden GemParis · 1 work on display
The Marmottan holds the world's largest collection of Monet paintings — over 100 works, including many late Giverny canvases — in a former hunting lodge in the Bois de Boulogne. Less visited than the Orsay, it offers a more intimate encounter with the artist.
Petit Palais
💎 Hidden GemParis · 1 work on display
The Petit Palais houses Paris's City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts, a permanent collection of paintings and decorative arts that is free to enter. The building itself — a Beaux-Arts gem built for the 1900 World's Fair — is as impressive as the collection.
Danseuse saluant
c. 1854
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About the artist
Edgar Degas
French · Impressionism · 1834–1917
Degas is best known for his paintings and pastels of ballet dancers, racehorses, and café scenes — all set in the modern Paris he observed with an unflinching eye. More draughtsman than colourist, he was deeply influenced by Japanese prints and photography, and worked almost entirely in Paris throughout his long career.
Key works
The Dance ClassL'AbsintheBallet Rehearsal on Stage
Frequently asked questions
How many Edgar Degas paintings are on display in Paris?
Our current data shows 65 Edgar Degas paintings on display in Paris, spread across the Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre Museum, and 2 other venues. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Paris has the most Edgar Degas paintings?
Musée d'Orsay holds the largest share, with 62 works by Edgar Degas in Paris.
Where else can I see Edgar Degas's paintings?
Edgar Degas's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Edgar Degas →
Planning your visit to Paris
Pre-book entry to the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, especially in summer — queues without a ticket can exceed an hour. Many Paris museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month. A day transport pass (carnet) is better value than buying individual Métro tickets.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.