Edgar Degas
French, 1834-1917
The Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen, 1878-81
Bronze
I attended a talk not so very long ago on Degas and movement at the Norton Simon. I was reminded that I had taken this series of photographs of his Little Dancer in the round. I am deeply drawn by the art at the Norton Simon, I love to circle the sculptures and see them from a variety of views. Of all of his pieces, I think this is one of the only ones that he exhibited. I learned more about this sculpture during the talk, but I intend to share more of what I learned in a Monday post at some point in the future. For this post, I mainly wanted to share The Little Dancer in various views.
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11 comments:
I didn't know he was also a sculptor!
Simply breathtaking. :)
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It's gorgeous. Thanks for showing The Little Dancer from various viewpoints. It provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy all the exquisite details.
Absolutely exquisite sculptors ~ tend not to think of Degas as a scupltor ~~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)
Degas' work is wonderful. I look forward to hearing more about this particular sculpture from you. It's been too long since I took Art History class. ^.^
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I love the Norton Simon too. It's fun to virtually meet someone who actually knows Eagle Rock!
The little dancer is beautiful!
Thanks so much Magic Love Crow and Meng!
Masa and ArtmuseDog and Carol, I think he's definitely better known for his paintings. During his lifetime, I believe (but I'm not absolutely sure) this little dancer is the only one he exhibited.
It's been a while since art history class for me too Kristin, when my timing is right, I go to some of the museum lectures (I have a membership, so it's mainly a matter of timing :)).
Mirjam, I'm glad you enjoyed the various viewpoints, I love how the Norton Simon Museum has exhibited her.
Nice to meet you too Sparkle!
yes absolutely fabulous.
Thank you soulbrush, I like her a lot too!
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