Asymmetrical
He worked as an artist.
Both of them have painted families, Degas in more instances.
A SELF-portrait is painted of the artist by himself. So, Degas himself.
Edgar Degas.
He was an artist all his life.
Asymmetrical
Yes, he was. Between ages 19 and 21 he attended law school, but gave it up for his artist career.
He worked as an artist.
Degas
Both of them have painted families, Degas in more instances.
The anagrams are saged and the proper noun Degas (famous artist Edgar Degas).
He was an impressionist.
Not until he was 21.
He was a full time artist.
A SELF-portrait is painted of the artist by himself. So, Degas himself.
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