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Woman Seated in an Armchair, Wiping Her Left Armpit

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a human figure seated in a leaning position with one arm raised and bent at the elbow while the other rests on the knee. The figure lacks detailed facial features, has a dark metallic brown color resembling bronze, and sits on a wooden rectangular base. The sculpture showcases a natural, organic form interacting with a draped element that seems to be part of a rocky or cloth-like structure. It is small enough to appreciate its textural details from up close.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1890s
Medium
pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, cork, wood, on wooden base
Dimensions
7381 × 8478 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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