It was a statement of his talent as an artist. This may have been a deliberate technique to prove to visitors that he had the ability to be a great history painter. Though he later transitioned into Impressionist style paintings, Degas kept this work on display in his studio and it remained in his possession for his whole life.
Degas' Young Spartans Exercising is one such example. This was the most highly regarded painting genre at the time, enhancing an artist's prospects of success in the important Paris Salon (an annual exhibition organised by the Fine Arts. As a young painter, Degas focused on producing a number of history paintings.
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