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Woman Washing Her Left Leg

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a human figure in a crouched or bent over pose, seemingly wrapped around or supporting itself with metal rods. The figure appears abstract yet retains recognizable human features like a head and limbs. The sculpture is primarily made from a dark, metallic material that casts a sheen. Its surface has a rough, textured appearance, emphasizing the intricacies of the human form depicted. The sculpture is mounted on a wooden base, constructed from a darkly stained, solid wood. The overall composition of the sculpture is dense and compact, and it appears relatively diminutive in scale.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1890s
Medium
pigmented beeswax, metal armature, on wooden base
Dimensions
3123 × 4162 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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