Hidden Meanings in Edgar Degas Paintings

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[Jazzy-totb]

the short film louise represents this perfectly

[MonaLisa-zzcv]

Leslie Caron’s mother had her daughter start ballet when their family lost financial stability. She said in an interview that she remembers her mom crying when her grandfather asked her if she wanted really her daughter to be a wh ore. According to her mom, it was the only job that made poor girls rich girls. Sad