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Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot / Dawnswraig yn edrych ar Wadn ei Throed Dde

Edgar Degas (1834–1917)

National Museum Cardiff

Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot / Dawnswraig yn edrych ar Wadn ei Throed Dde
Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot / Dawnswraig yn edrych ar Wadn ei Throed Dde
Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot / Dawnswraig yn edrych ar Wadn ei Throed Dde
Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot / Dawnswraig yn edrych ar Wadn ei Throed Dde
Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot / Dawnswraig yn edrych ar Wadn ei Throed Dde
Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot / Dawnswraig yn edrych ar Wadn ei Throed Dde
Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot / Dawnswraig yn edrych ar Wadn ei Throed Dde
Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot / Dawnswraig yn edrych ar Wadn ei Throed Dde
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In 1919–1921 bronze editions of 73 figures found in Degas's studio were produced by the Hébrard foundry. Originally modelled around 1890, this figure reflects direct observation and a knowledge of classical and renaissance sculpture. Gwendoline Davies purchased this cast in 1923.

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Title

Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot / Dawnswraig yn edrych ar Wadn ei Throed Dde

Date

c.1900

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 46.2 x W 1.3 x D 17.2 cm

Accession number

NMW A 2458

Acquisition method

bequeathed by Gwendoline Davies, 1951

Work type

Statue

Signature/marks description

base: Degas; on base: CIRE / PERDUE / A:HEBRAPD 40/I

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Edgar Degas

1834–1917

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