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Nelly Hébrard

French, 1904 - 1985

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The sculpture depicts a horse and rider engaged in a fast-paced gallop. The sculpture appears to be made of a bronze-like material, giving it a reddish-brown color. The horse's legs are stretched forward and backward, while the rider leans forward. The sculpture captures motion, with detailed texture on the horse and rider's clothing.
Edgar Degas, Jockey with Cap, possibly 1890s, pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cloth, paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1999.80.15

Jockey with Cap

Edgar Degas · possibly 1890s · pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cloth, paper ·  Accession ID  1999.80.15

The sculpture depicts a horse in a pose suggesting movement. The figure is slightly abstract with a textured surface. The horse is primarily brown in color, resembling a bronze patina. It is mounted on a wooden base. The horse is presented in profile, displaying a slender body, elongated legs, arched neck, and detailed mane and tail. The piece has an unfinished, tactile quality.
Edgar Degas, Horse Walking, possibly early 1870s, pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1999.80.13

Horse Walking

Edgar Degas · possibly early 1870s · pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base ·  Accession ID  1999.80.13

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a woman dressed in early 20th-century attire. The woman is wearing a long skirt and a blouse with a belt at the waist, and she has a wide-brimmed hat on her head. The sculpture is dark reddish-brown and appears to be made of a material resembling bronze, with a textured surface capturing the details of the clothing and posture. The woman is standing upright with one hand behind her back and the other holding onto a small handbag. She is mounted on a simple rectangular base, and the overall sculpture is proportional to a small human figure, suggesting a scale model of an everyday person of that era.
Edgar Degas, The Schoolgirl (Woman Walking in the Street), c. 1880/1881, pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, on plaster base, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1999.80.18

The Schoolgirl (Woman Walking in the Street)

Edgar Degas · c. 1880/1881 · pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, on plaster base ·  Accession ID  1999.80.18

The sculpture depicts a figure of a person in a standing pose with their torso bent forward. The figure is holding a segment of long hair that hangs toward the floor. It appears to be a female form. The sculpture is composed of a bronze-like material with a dark patina, featuring rich earth tones such as deep browns and touches of lighter highlights. The surface of the sculpture is irregular and textured, capturing intricate details in the skin and hair. The figure stands on a rectangular base designed to look like a wooden platform, with a thin rod subtly attached to the figure along the side. Overall, the sculpture occupies space with realistic human proportions and an intimate engagement with natural human gestures.
Edgar Degas, Woman Arranging Her Hair, possibly late 1880s/1890s, pigmented beeswax, clay, metal armature, cork, on wooden base, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1999.80.30

Woman Arranging Her Hair

Edgar Degas · possibly late 1880s/1890s · pigmented beeswax, clay, metal armature, cork, on wooden base ·  Accession ID  1999.80.30

The sculpture features the figure of a human, captured in a dynamic pose with one leg stretched backward and arms extended. The figure appears to be interacting with a rectangular frame, stretching it to its sides. The surface of the figure is smooth, and the color is predominantly bronze. It sits on a base that seems to be a wooden plank. Protruding from the head of the figure is a narrow element that connects to the upper part of the surrounding rectangular frame. The overall structure presents a harmonious balance between the human form and geometric framework, displaying a blend of figurative and abstract elements.
Edgar Degas, Arabesque over the Right Leg, Left Arm in Front, c. 1885/1890, pigmented beeswax, metal armature, on wooden base and supported by exterior metal frame, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1999.80.23

Arabesque over the Right Leg, Left Arm in Front

Edgar Degas · c. 1885/1890 · pigmented beeswax, metal armature, on wooden base and supported by exterior metal frame ·  Accession ID  1999.80.23

The sculpture depicts a female figure in motion on a wooden base. The bronze piece has a dark patina, enhancing the form's texture and details. The figure appears to lean backward with her head tilted and one arm upraised. The material highlights the musculature and form of the body, emphasizing natural contours and lines, giving the sculpture a lifelike presence despite its abstracted features.
Edgar Degas, Woman Stretching, c. 1896/1911, pigmented beeswax, metal armature, on wooden base, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1985.64.55

Woman Stretching

Edgar Degas · c. 1896/1911 · pigmented beeswax, metal armature, on wooden base ·  Accession ID  1985.64.55

A young, nude girl is roughly modeled with glossy navy blue and wine-red beeswax in this freestanding sculpture. She faces our left in profile in this photograph. Her weight rests on her left foot, closer to us, and her other leg extends long, the foot turned out at an angle. Her hands are clasped behind her back, and her round belly projects from her swayed hips. Her head is tipped back and her eyes closed. She stands on a double pedestal. A crack runs across one corner of the top, white, square plaster pedestal. A wider wood pedestal is below.
Edgar Degas, Study in the Nude of Little Dancer Aged Fourteen (Nude Little Dancer), c. 1878-1881, pigmented beeswax, plaster core, metal and wood armatures, on plaster and wooden bases, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1985.64.46

Study in the Nude of Little Dancer Aged Fourteen (Nude Little Dancer)

Edgar Degas · c. 1878-1881 · pigmented beeswax, plaster core, metal and wood armatures, on plaster and wooden bases ·  Accession ID  1985.64.46

This standing nude woman is sculpted from black-tinted beeswax on a wood plank base. Her body is supported by a metal rod that connects the base to her right hip, to our left. Her hair seems to be pulled up and her facial features are indistinct. She steps forward onto her right foot, on our left in this photograph, so that the toes of her other foot touch the pool of wax on the base behind her. She lifts her right arm, on our left, in front of her so her upper arm is parallel to the base, and seems to look toward that hand. Her other arm is held away and slightly behind her body. Light reflects off some areas of the wax, which are smooth, while other areas are rough. The background lightens from charcoal gray along the top to nickel gray along the bottom of the photograph.
Edgar Degas, Grande Arabesque, First Time (Arabesque à terre), c. 1885/1890, pigmented beeswax, metal armature, wood slivers, cork, on wooden base, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1999.80.26

Grande Arabesque, First Time (Arabesque à terre)

Edgar Degas · c. 1885/1890 · pigmented beeswax, metal armature, wood slivers, cork, on wooden base ·  Accession ID  1999.80.26

The sculpture shows a dancer in mid-motion with one leg raised, one arm lifted above the head, and the other arm extended to the side. The figure is balanced on a small platform, associated with dance or performance art. It appears to be made of dark-colored metal with a reflective surface, showcasing a textured and coarse appearance. The sculpture is placed on a wooden base. The figure's design and posture are realistic, reflecting a detailed study of human form and movement.
Edgar Degas, Fourth Position Front, on the Left Leg, c. 1885/1890, pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1999.80.8

Fourth Position Front, on the Left Leg

Edgar Degas · c. 1885/1890 · pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base ·  Accession ID  1999.80.8

Edgar Degas, Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot, c. 1890s, pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1999.80.5

Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot

Edgar Degas · c. 1890s · pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base ·  Accession ID  1999.80.5