French Sculptures

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The head and shoulders of a young woman with an elaborate updo is shown in this free-standing terracotta bust. Her shoulders face us and her head tips to our left in this photograph. She looks at us from the corners of her eyes under low brows. She has a snub nose, her bow-shaped lips are parted, and she has smooth, full cheeks in her round face. Curls are piled atop her head and some rest low on her forehead. Her hair along with a flower to one side and a suggestion of a hat are indistinct because of the loose sculpting here. More hair falls down the right side of her face, to our left, and down the nape of her neck. A bow is tied like a choker and ruffles suggest a bodice and perhaps a coat. The bust ends in an upward curve and rests on a polished, white stone pedestal.

Bust of a Woman

Auguste Rodin

1875

Terracotta with plaster and paint  Accession ID  1942.5.3

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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Dancer Putting on Her Stocking

Edgar Degas

1890s/1911

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base, with backboard  Accession ID  1985.64.52

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
The sculpture shows a figure tying a ribbon around their toes, balanced on one foot. It is made of bronze with a dark brown patina. The textured surface emphasizes the musculature and posture of the human form. The sculpture is displayed on a rectangular base with a supporting rod.

Dancer Putting on Her Stocking

Edgar Degas

1890s/1911

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.7

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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A woman kneeling with both arms raised by her head is carved from white marble in this freestanding sculpture. In this photograph, her body is angled slightly to our right and her face turns toward us. Her face and body are smooth and carved so her features appear soft and indistinct. Both elbows are raised by her long, textured hair as if caught mid-stretch. Chisel marks are also visible on the base, which appears to be a rounded boulder on which she kneels.

Morning

Auguste Rodin

1906

Marble  Accession ID  1942.5.18

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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The sculpture depicts three or four intertwined people on a rough base. The people are in a moment of interaction, with their limbs and torsos intertwined. One person appears seated in the center, while the others bend around them, their bodies contorted. None of their faces are visible. The people are smooth, while the base of the sculpture is roughly hewn. The material of the sculpture is white.

The Evil Spirits

Auguste Rodin

c. 1899

Marble  Accession ID  1942.5.17

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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The sculpture depicts a human figure interacting with another form that appears to be a cluster of rounded, organic shapes. The figure is bending over, engaging with the mass. The sculpture is composed of varying shades of brown, possibly with some green patina. In front of the sculpture, there is a small green container. The contrast between the organic forms of the sculpture and the smooth surface of the green container highlights the detail and texture of the human form and its interaction with the surrounding elements. The entire piece stands on a rectangular base.

Woman Washing Her Left Leg

Edgar Degas

c. 1890s

Beeswax, metal armature, ceramic, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.21

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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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.

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

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
The sculpture portrays a female dancer in a dynamic pose, balancing on one foot with the other leg extended behind her. She leans forward with arms outstretched in line with her torso. The sculpture is made of bronze, with varying colors in the light. The dancer's form is lifelike with detailed musculature. It is mounted on a wooden base with a metal support at the torso, likely for stability.

Grande Arabesque, Third Time (First Arabesque Penchée)

Edgar Degas

c. 1885/1890

Pigmented beeswax, clay, metal armature, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.10

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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The sculpture depicts a horse in motion walking forward with one leg raised and head slightly turned. It is made of a bronze-like material with a warm, earthy, metallic brown hue and sits on a wooden base. Metal supports maintain its position. The sculpture features detailed texture and conveys the anatomy of the horse, showing muscles and an elongated neck. It is roughly life-sized compared to a small-scale model, emphasizing natural proportions of a horse's body.

Horse Balking (Horse Clearing an Obstacle)

Edgar Degas

late 1880s

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.27

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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The sculpture depicts a rider on a horse in motion. The rider is sitting upright and the horse is in a dynamic pose. The color of the sculpture is a dark brown. It has a rough texture and is made of bronze. The sculpture is mounted on a rectangular wooden base. The scale of the sculpture is small, allowing for detailed observation of its form and texture.

Horse Galloping, Turning the Head to the Right, the Feet Not Touching the Ground

Edgar Degas

mid 1870s

Pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.31

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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Horse with Head Lowered

Edgar Degas

1880s/early 1890s

Pigmented beeswax, clay, metal armature, wood, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.16

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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The sculpture is of a human figure seated in a leaning position with one arm raised and bent at the elbow while the other rests on the knee. The figure lacks detailed facial features, has a dark metallic brown color resembling bronze, and sits on a wooden rectangular base. The sculpture showcases a natural, organic form interacting with a draped element that seems to be part of a rocky or cloth-like structure. It is small enough to appreciate its textural details from up close.

Woman Seated in an Armchair, Wiping Her Left Armpit

Edgar Degas

c. 1890s

Pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, cork, wood, on wooden base  Accession ID  1985.64.60

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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