Impressionism The Impressionists were a group of painters who, in general, departed from the traditional pursuit of reproducing an illusion of real space in paintings of academic subjects, choosing instead to exploit the possibilities of paint [More] Shortcut Full search								<Previous work Next work> Edgar Degas, Dancers in Green and Yellow (Danseuses vertes et jaunes), ca. 1903. Pastel on several pieces of paper, mounted on board, 38 7/8 x 28 1/8 inches. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Thannhauser Collection, Gift, Justin K. Thannhauser, 1978. 78.2514.12.