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Dancer Looking at the Sole of her Right Foot

Edgar Degas

Cleveland Museum of Art

A sculpture of a dancer, specifically a female dancer, looking down at the sole of her right foot. The dancer is depicted barefoot and nearly nude. She stands on her right leg, with her left leg bent behind her and her left arm extended behind her. Her head is tilted down. The sculpture is made of dark-colored material, likely bronze, and has a rough texture. The base of the sculpture is a square metal plate. The background of the image is a gradient of gray.

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548 × 893 px
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