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Woman Seated in an Armchair, Wiping Her Neck

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure leaning forward slightly while seated, with her elbows resting on her knees and her head angled downward. The figure is rendered in a textured, earthy tone, typical of bronze. The surface is rough, reflecting light in a way that highlights the contours and musculature of the figure. The sculpture is mounted on a simple wooden base.

Artwork Details

Date
1890s/c. 1905
Medium
plastiline, metal armature, wood, cork, on wooden base
Dimensions
1637 × 2000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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