"Foyer of the Dance” painter (5)

I believe the answer is:

degas

(Other definitions for degas that I've seen before include "Edgar ---, Fr. impressionist" , "Edgar -, Fr. artist" , "He painted dancers" , "Edgar -, Fr. sculptor/ painter" , "French artist known for his ballet scenes, d. 1917" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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