Edgar Degas


Impressionist artist Edgar Degas suffered from vision problems and was practically blind in one eye. As he aged, his work became more impressionistic, and he was almost completely blind at the time of his death.

Age: Died at 83 (1834-1917)
Birthplace: Paris, France
Profession: Painter, Artist
Institution: Lycée Louis-le-Grand, University of Paris
Place Of Death: Paris, France