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Pregnant Woman

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a female figure standing in a slightly bent forward posture with her hands resting on her abdomen. The figure is sculpted in a textured, detailed manner, highlighting the contours of the body. The sculpture is made of a dark-colored material with a metallic sheen. The surface displays a rough texture and is mounted on a wooden base for support. The subject is portrayed as life-sized, capturing human proportions accurately.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1896/1911
Medium
pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, cork, on wooden base
Dimensions
1637 × 2000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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