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Dancer, Fourth Position Front, on Left Leg, Third Study, c. 1882-1885; c
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Dancer, Fourth Position Front, on Left Leg, Third Study, c. 1882-1885; c
1195954 Dancer, Fourth Position Front, on Left Leg, Third Study, c. 1882-1885; c.1919-1937 (bronze with brown patina) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 57 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22317822
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
1880s 1882 1885 1919 1937 Active Agility Balance Balanced Balancing Ballet Brown Patina Decorative Technique Degas Edgar Degas Female Likeness Flexibility Human Like Human Likeness Impressionist Art Impressionistic On One Leg One Object Patina Physical Activity Position Representation Sculptural Shadow Shadows Single Object Artist French French Art French Artist Positive Concepts
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This photograph showcases Edgar Degas' masterpiece, "Dancer, Fourth Position Front, on Left Leg, Third Study". Created between 1882 and 1885, this bronze sculpture with a brown patina stands at an impressive height of 57 cm. The photo captures the intricate details of the artwork's impressionistic style and decorative technique. The image focuses on the dancer's graceful posture as she balances delicately on one leg. The artist skillfully captures her movement and flexibility in this early twentieth-century representation of ballet. The shadow cast by the sculpture adds depth to the composition, emphasizing its three-dimensional quality. Degas' expertise in capturing human likeness is evident in every curve and line of this exquisite piece. The brown patina gives it a timeless appeal while also highlighting its active nature. Standing alone against a neutral background, the sculpture exudes elegance and poise. As we delve into this close-up view of Degas' work from his late nineteenth-century period, we are transported to a world where dance becomes art. This photograph allows us to appreciate not only Degas' mastery but also his contribution to French art during that time. With no person present in the frame, our attention is solely focused on this magnificent metalwork that represents both balance and beauty. It serves as a testament to Degas' genius as an impressionist artist who captured fleeting moments with precision and grace.
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