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Woman Stretching

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a female figure in motion on a wooden base. The bronze piece has a dark patina, enhancing the form's texture and details. The figure appears to lean backward with her head tilted and one arm upraised. The material highlights the musculature and form of the body, emphasizing natural contours and lines, giving the sculpture a lifelike presence despite its abstracted features.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1896/1911
Medium
pigmented beeswax, metal armature, on wooden base
Dimensions
3814 × 5154 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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