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Grande Arabesque, Third Time (First Arabesque Penchée)

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a female dancer in a dynamic pose, balancing on one foot with the other leg extended behind her. She leans forward with arms outstretched in line with her torso. The sculpture is made of bronze, with varying colors in the light. The dancer's form is lifelike with detailed musculature. It is mounted on a wooden base with a metal support at the torso, likely for stability.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1885/1890
Medium
pigmented beeswax, clay, metal armature, cork, on wooden base
Dimensions
5864 × 4954 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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