On 2306 Esplanade lies the historic home of the late, famous French painter, Edgar Degas. Degas was known for his impressionist art work in painting, drawing, and sculpting. His works focused on depictions of the body, specifically through dance. His paintings captured dancers in movement hoping to create an a very realist view through his art.
After the Civil War in 1872 Degas left France and escaped to his family's house here in New Orleans. Both Degas' grandmother and mother grew up in New Orleans so he had much connection and history in the city. During his stay at the house, he created some of his most famous works titled, "Portrait of Estelle".
The house now serves as a Bed and Breakfast that also doubled as a museum of some of his paintings. Tours are available to the public that highlight two of his paintings: The New Orleans Cotton Exchange and Estelle Musson.
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