Dancer Fastening the String of Her Tights
Original title: Dancer Fastening the String of Her Tights
kurzbeschreibung
Edgar Degas's bronze statue "Dancer Fastening the Band of Her Tights" — modeled possibly before 1890, cast in 1920 — shows a nude dancer in a dynamic pose: one hand rests on her hip, the other holds the hem of her tights.
Description
A nude dancer is seen with one hand on her hip and the other grasping the edge of her tights. Her legs are slightly bent, creating a sense of movement. She stands on a flat, irregularly shaped base. Side lighting emphasizes the contours and surface texture of the bronze, which appears slightly worn due to patina. The layout focuses entirely on the figure, with no distracting background elements.
Context
Degas made numerous sculptures of dancers, often cast in bronze only after his death. Exactly when the model was created is uncertain; the cast dates to 1920. The artist was known for his detailed studies of ballet, which he executed in various media.
Impact
The dynamic pose and delicate patina give the sculpture an immediate liveliness. Because all accessories are absent, the viewer's attention is drawn entirely to the body's posture and surface details — this creates an intimate mood.
Technique
Executed as a bronze cast from a wax model. The surface has a patina resulting from aging and environmental exposure. The irregular texture points to a modeled form that was preserved in the cast.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)