What was Degas's approach to Impressionism?
While I exhibited with the Impressionists and shared some of their interests, I never fully identified with the label. They often pursued spontaneity and capturing fleeting light effects outdoors. My own work, however, was characterized by more deliberate composition and studio work. I believed in the importance of drawing and structure, and I meticulously studied my subjects to understand their form and movement before I began to paint or draw. My aim was not merely to record an impression, but to construct a powerful image.
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