The Dance Examination, c. 1880. Artist: Edgar Degas (1834-1917). The Dance Examination is a vintage impressionist fine art portrait painting featuring ballerina dancers in repose during rehearsal before their ballet performance.

About the artist:
Edgar Degas is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism although he preferred to be called a realist. Degas is especially identified with the subject of the dance, and over half his works depict dancers.