|
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
|
|
|
 |
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, $382.50
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
