French Sculptures

On View: West Building, Ground Floor

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The sculpture features a relief of two intertwined human figures on a rectangular slab with a raised border. The material is a pale, stone-like substance. The figures are highly textured, depicting musculature and contours. The sculpture conveys movement and interaction, with the figures merging within the frame.

The Lovers

Auguste Rodin

model mid 1880s, cast after 1900

Plaster  Accession ID  1942.5.23

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1
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The sculpture depicts a female figure standing with one leg crossed in front of the other and both arms raised upwards. Her right arm is bent, with the palm open and facing outwards, while her left arm is stretched upwards. She appears to be slightly arching her back, with her head tilted back as well. The sculpture has a rough textured surface and is made from a dark material, likely bronze, with a greenish patina. The figure is attached to a supporting structure at the back, which holds a cloth or towel that loops above her raised arms. The sculpture is mounted on a wooden base.

Dancer Moving Forward, Arms Raised

Edgar Degas

c. 1885/1890

Pigmented beeswax, unidentified clay, metal armature, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.6

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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Head Resting on One Hand, Bust

Edgar Degas

1890s

Plaster, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.79.40

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
The sculpture depicts a female figure standing in a slightly bent forward posture with her hands resting on her abdomen. The figure is sculpted in a textured, detailed manner, highlighting the contours of the body. The sculpture is made of a dark-colored material with a metallic sheen. The surface displays a rough texture and is mounted on a wooden base for support. The subject is portrayed as life-sized, capturing human proportions accurately.

Pregnant Woman

Edgar Degas

c. 1896/1911

Pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1985.64.54

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
The sculpture is a bust of a gentleman in a suit with a bowtie. It is made of bronze with a dark patina, showcasing shades of green and brown. The sculpture features realistic facial details such as a mustache and slicked-back hair. The intricate textures highlight the clothing folds and facial expressions, suggesting the representation of a historical figure.

Thomas Fortune Ryan

Auguste Rodin

1909-1910

Bronze  Accession ID  1974.29.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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The sculpture depicts a standing human figure with its arms raised, covering its face or head. It is a representation of a nude figure, standing upright on a wooden platform. The sculpture is composed of a dark, shiny material, likely bronze. The texture of the sculpture is rough and irregular, emphasizing the contours and musculature of the body. The structure looks lightweight compared to its solid appearance and is slightly abstracted in its form, lacking detailed facial features. The base on which the figure stands is wooden.

Dancer Adjusting the Shoulder Strap of Her Bodice

Edgar Degas

1880s/1890s

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature, on wooden base  Accession ID  1985.64.47

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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The sculpture depicts a human figure in a dynamic pose. She is leaning forward, balancing on one leg with the other leg bent backward. Her upper body is curved to the left, with her right hand on her bent knee and her head turned upwards to the left. The bronze sculpture has detailed textural work, typical of such art. It is mounted on a rectangular wooden base, contrasting with the metallic finish. The sculpture appears life-sized, capturing the figure in a moment of poised tension.

Dancer in the Role of Harlequin

Edgar Degas

c. 1884/1885

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.25

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
The sculpture depicts a jockey racing a horse, captured in mid-gallop, supported by a vertical rod for stability. The jockey leans forward, a typical posture for racing. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a metallic brown color with varying shades highlighting muscle details on the horse and rider. The figure is on a rectangular base made of the same material. The artwork suggests a dynamic and active moment frozen in time, with the detailed forms of the horse and rider conveying movement.

Horse Galloping on the Right Foot, the Back Left Foot Only Touching the Ground

Edgar Degas

possibly 1890s

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature, wool, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.14

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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The sculpture depicts a horse in mid-stride, elegantly captured as it moves forward. The material of the sculpture is a rich brown color with a slightly polished finish that catches the light to highlight the visible detailing and texture. The sculpture stands on a flat bronze base, with two of its hoofs resting on the base and the other two lifted up.

Horse Walking

Edgar Degas

original wax possibly early 1870s, cast c. 1920/1921

Copper alloy  Accession ID  1989.28.2

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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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.

Horse Walking

Edgar Degas

possibly early 1870s

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.13

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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The sculpture depicts a figure riding a horse. The subject of the sculpture is a person seated on the back of a horse in mid-motion. The sculpture is made of bronze and has a textured surface. The horse and rider are stylistically rough and abstract in form, with simplified features. The rider’s body is hunched slightly forward, gripping the horse. The sculpture is elevated on a metal support.

Jockey

Edgar Degas

mid 1870s

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature  Accession ID  1999.80.32

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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The sculpture depicts a horse with one front leg lifted slightly, cast in bronze with a textured surface. It is mounted on a rectangular wooden base. The horse is stylized with elongated legs and a somewhat abstract form, capturing the essence of a horse. The sculpture is small-scale and suitable for display on a shelf or table.

Thoroughbred Horse Walking, Part of the Neck Missing

Edgar Degas

early 1870s

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.19

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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