the dance foyer at the opera edgar degasIn The Dance Foyer at the Opera on the rue Le Peletier, Degas transports the viewer into the bustling backstage area of the opera house. The dancers prepare, chat and stretch, bathed in the soft light that filters through the windows and refracts off the polished parquet floor. The pale pink dresses and wispy tutus contrast with the earthy tones of the architecture, creating an atmosphere that is both enchanting and authentic. At the heart of