Edgar Degas broke the rules of impressionism

Edgar Degas a impressionist painter in the 18th century. Although technically, Degas often differed from what the other impressionist always does. He continually look down upon their practice of outdoor painting or en plien air. Critics who reviewed his works often describe him as anti impressionism. As impressionistic works alway have bright dazzling colours which concentrates primarily on the effects of light. As the the impressionist wants to express what they saw in that exact moment. Most of Edgar art pieces are lacking of colours or the minimal use of colours, that is why his painting doesn't always look vibrant and dazzling.

Although, Edgar was regarded as one of the founders of impressionism but he considered himself to a realist instead.