This absorbing work uncovers the story of the real dancer behind Degas's now-iconic sculpture. Drawing on a wealth of historical material as well as her own love of ballet, Camille Laurens presents a compelling portrait of Marie van Goethem and the world she inhabited, traditionally overlooked in th...

This absorbing work uncovers the story of the real dancer behind Degas's now-iconic sculpture. Drawing on a wealth of historical material as well as her own love of ballet, Camille Laurens presents a compelling portrait of Marie van Goethem and the world she inhabited, traditionally overlooked in the study of art.