Edgar degas denver art museum

DENVER (CBS4) - The Denver Art Museum is preparing to open a new gallery featuring an up close look at a master piece from one of the world's most famous artists.

"There is so much more detail up close than you would think with pastel," said curator Timothy Strandring.

"Dance Examination" takes its place in the gallery for Degas: A Passion For Perfection, which chronicles 60 years of Edgar Degas' illustrious career.

"It's in extraordinary condition for a pastel and one of Degas' largest pastels, and it's world renowned.

And you have it here," said Strandring.

Strandring spent years finding pieces for the exhibit.

"I mean we've got things that have never been lent before and have been drawn from collections, public and private from all throughout the world," said Strandring.

Degas was a master of movement.

His iconic ballerina paintings are one of the best examples of his style.

"It wasn't because he was simply interested in the human body. He was interested in all