|
Edgar Degas Collection
Degas Collection Page 1
Degas Page 2
|
|
The French Impressionist Edgar Degas (1834-1915) spent his
artistic career searching for "truth" in sculpture.
Concerned with the accuracy of movements and posture, he studied
the movements and poses of all his subjects--including the ballerina--endlessly.
|
|
|
|
Dega's Horse at Trough
|
|
In the early 1860’s, Edgar Degas (1834-1917) created one of his earliest horse sculptures, in brown wax with reddish highlights (which created a flesh texture). Later in 1920, a bronze cast was made and the Metropolitan Museum has the “Degas Horse at Trough” in it’s collection. The original wax model has an armature from ground through horse. The artist’s tool marks etched into the original wax are still evident on the horse, especially on it’s mane. Since the later versions are made from a stronger material - bronze or bonded bronze, no armature is needed. This sculpture is made from bonded bronze, on a bonded bronze base, and measures 6.5"H x 8.5"L. (4532), $202.50
|
|
|
 |
Ballet Class by Degas Silk Chiffon Scarf
Silk chiffon scarf adaption of Degas' oil pastel drawing, The Ballet Class. Edgar Degas typically captured his subjects in "photographic" portraits in the midst of their daily activity. In this scene, Degas illustrates the charm and elegance of a group of dancers in the midst of their daily rehearsal. Colors are muted with light blues and greens in the center with splashes of red and a red rolled trim. Made from silk chiffon, imported, approx. 34" square. 5495, $59
|
|
|
 |
Degas Nude Dancer with Raised Right Foot
For his sculptures as well as for his paintings, Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917) found a ready source of inspiration in the ballet dancers of the Paris Opéra. Our reproduction is based on an original bronze sculpture cast in 1920, one of several versions that explore subtle variations in the dynamics of a dancer's movement. Now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, this licensed reproduction is made from bonded bronze, hand patinated, 18”H x 6.5”W. 5476, $349
Click on image to enlarge
|
|
|
|
|
|
Degas Pair of Ballerinas Pin
Inspired by the painting “Ballet at the Paris Opera” by Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). This pair of dancers are illustrated at center of this painting. Licensed reproduction from the Art Institute of Chicago. 24K gold plated pewter. Includes provenance card but original artwork NOT included. 1.5”W x 1.7”H. 4034, $49
|
|
 |
Ballerinas in Rest Three-Layer Tapestry Throw
The gracefulness of young ballerinas is here illustrated in full color. We see a this pair of young dancers stretching and adjusting their toe shoes during a rehearsal. Do you have a young dancer in you home who you would like to inspire? This cozy throw is a perfect addition to your couch or lap. Made from woven cotton and measures 48”L x 67”H. 5367, $45
Click on image to enlarge
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
