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Picking Apples (Memorial, or Family Idyll)

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a relief panel with multiple human figures in dynamic poses. The figures are interacting with each other, portrayed standing, crouching, or bending. The sculpture appears to be made of a dark, polished material resembling bronze with textured details. The raised figures stand out against a flat background, creating a three-dimensional effect. The sculpture is displayed on a simple wooden stand.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1881/possibly 1890s
Medium
pigmented beeswax, cork, wire, on wooden board
Dimensions
8081 × 8775 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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