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Dancer Adjusting the Shoulder Strap of Her Bodice

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing human figure with its arms raised, covering its face or head. It is a representation of a nude figure, standing upright on a wooden platform. The sculpture is composed of a dark, shiny material, likely bronze. The texture of the sculpture is rough and irregular, emphasizing the contours and musculature of the body. The structure looks lightweight compared to its solid appearance and is slightly abstracted in its form, lacking detailed facial features. The base on which the figure stands is wooden.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s/1890s
Medium
pigmented beeswax, metal armature, on wooden base
Dimensions
6750 × 9550 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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