Edgar Degas, impressionist or modernist?

Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was born in Paris , son of banker Augustin De Gas. At 11 Degas enrolled in Lycée Louis-le-Grand , graduating in 1853. He was painting seriously and by 18, his bedroom became an artist's studio. He began making copies in the Louvre , but his father wanted him to study. So Degas enrolled in Law at Paris Uni i n Nov 1853 but was bored. In 1855, Degas met Jean Auguste Ingres…