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Woman Seated, Wiping Her Left Hip

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a human figure crouched with one knee bent and the other leg extended forward. The figure leans slightly forward with one arm raised to support the body, while the other hand grasps onto a curved, rough-textured form that rises from the base of the sculpture. The sculpture is a dark brown color. Placed on a square wooden platform, the sculpture's rough texture captures the rugged surface of the figure's skin and the surrounding elements. The figure appears intensely focused, demonstrating the detailed anatomy and muscular tension in its pose.

Artwork Details

Date
1890s/1911
Medium
pigmented beeswax, shredded fabric, metal lid, wood, rope, cork, on wooden base
Dimensions
3876 × 4570 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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