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Dancer Moving Forward, Arms Raised

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a female figure standing with one leg crossed in front of the other and both arms raised upwards. Her right arm is bent, with the palm open and facing outwards, while her left arm is stretched upwards. She appears to be slightly arching her back, with her head tilted back as well. The sculpture has a rough textured surface and is made from a dark material, likely bronze, with a greenish patina. The figure is attached to a supporting structure at the back, which holds a cloth or towel that loops above her raised arms. The sculpture is mounted on a wooden base.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1885/1890
Medium
pigmented beeswax, unidentified clay, metal armature, on wooden base
Dimensions
3557 × 4815 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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