French Sculptures

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The sculpture depicts a horse with its front legs lifted and angled as if in motion. It is crafted from a reddish-brown material, likely bronze. The sculpture is placed on a simple, rectangular base. The horse appears mid-stride, with its body slightly turned to one side, showcasing its musculature and form. The horse stands upright, giving it a powerful and graceful presence.

Horse Rearing

Edgar Degas

1880s

Pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.17

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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Horse Trotting, the Feet Not Touching the Ground

Edgar Degas

1870s

Pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.12

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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Woman Rubbing Her Back with a Sponge, Torso

Edgar Degas

original modeled 1880s/1890s, plaster cast by 1917

Plaster of paris, pigments, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.79.43

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
The sculpture depicts a figure leaning forward slightly while seated, with her elbows resting on her knees and her head angled downward. The figure is rendered in a textured, earthy tone, typical of bronze. The surface is rough, reflecting light in a way that highlights the contours and musculature of the figure. The sculpture is mounted on a simple wooden base.

Woman Seated in an Armchair, Wiping Her Neck

Edgar Degas

1890s/c. 1905

Plastiline, metal armature, wood, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1985.64.58

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
Cast in bronze, this freestanding sculpture shows the head and neck of a man with wavy hair and a deeply lined face. His thick hair appears brushed back from a high forehead. His brows are gathered, his cheeks hollow, and he has a square jawline. The bust stops just below the neck, and the sculpture sits on a maroon-red stone base streaked with white and black.

Gustav Mahler

Auguste Rodin

1909

Bronze  Accession ID  1972.78.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G2
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The sculpture depicts a nude female figure kneeling and leaning forward on a textured base resembling a natural, rocky surface. Her head is tilted upward and slightly to the right, and her arms are on either side of her, her hands pressed against the ground. The material of the sculpture is white and smooth.

Figure of a Woman "The Sphinx"

Auguste Rodin

model early 1880s, carved 1909

Marble  Accession ID  1967.13.6

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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The sculpture portrays a female figure with arms resting at her waist, slightly bent forward. Her head is tilted downward, capturing the natural curvature and form of the human body. The figure is made of bronze with a dark metallic finish and warm brown hue. It has a rough, detailed texture, showcasing the contours and muscle definitions. The sculpture stands on a wooden base with four short legs, supported by a thin metal rod. It presents a lifelike representation of the human form in a moment of stillness.

Woman Taken Unawares

Edgar Degas

late 1880s/early 1890s

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1985.64.51

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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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.

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

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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The sculpture depicts a person in an elegant, dynamic pose, balancing on one leg with the other leg bent behind and one arm extended forward. The sculpture has a brownish hue and detailed texture, possibly made of metal. It is mounted on a round, textured base resembling stone placed on a square wooden platform. The figure is supported by a thin metal rod for stability, giving the impression of movement and grace.

Dancer Holding Her Right Foot in Her Right Hand

Edgar Degas

possibly 1900/1911

Pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, on wooden base  Accession ID  1985.64.56

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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The sculpture depicts a horse in mid-stride. It is made of dark, polished bronze material and mounted on a rectangular wooden base. A thin metal rod supports the horse from underneath. The musculature is well-defined, and the horse is posed with one front leg extended forward and the opposite back leg lifted. The scale suggests it is a small display piece.

Horse Galloping on the Right Foot

Edgar Degas

late 1880s

Pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, cork, organic material, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.11

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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The sculpture depicts a human figure crouched with one knee bent and the other leg extended forward. The figure leans slightly forward with one arm raised to support the body, while the other hand grasps onto a curved, rough-textured form that rises from the base of the sculpture. The sculpture is a dark brown color. Placed on a square wooden platform, the sculpture's rough texture captures the rugged surface of the figure's skin and the surrounding elements. The figure appears intensely focused, demonstrating the detailed anatomy and muscular tension in its pose.

Woman Seated, Wiping Her Left Hip

Edgar Degas

1890s/1911

Pigmented beeswax, shredded fabric, metal lid, wood, rope, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1985.64.59

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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Molded in tan-colored terracotta, a person kneels and leans forward against an L-shaped stump-like form in this freestanding sculpture. The person’s head is to our left in this view, and the breasts are visible. She leans forward onto her forearms with her wrists crossed, so her hands are near her chin and closed mouth. She has short hair and full lips. The area around her eyes is loosely sculpted. One knee is bent and the other is mostly straight as if the foot were reaching toward the ground. The stump is especially loosely formed, and the sculpture sits on a wooden plank. The piece is photographed against a gray background.

Eve Eating the Apple

Auguste Rodin

c. 1885

Terracotta  Accession ID  1942.5.7

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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