French Sculptures

On View: West Building, Ground Floor

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Aurora and Tithonus

Auguste Rodin

1905 or 1906

Plaster  Accession ID  1942.5.20

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G2
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The sculpture is a bust of a person looking slightly upwards with a pensive expression. The subject wears a garment with a scarf wrapped around the neck, draping over the shoulders. The sculpture is made of a material resembling plaster, giving it a light grey appearance. The hair is textured with wavy curls, and the sculpture has a rough, unfinished texture. It is at eye level and appears to be life-sized, capturing a moment of contemplation or restfulness.

Victoria Sackville-West, Lady Sackville

Auguste Rodin

1913-1914

Plaster  Accession ID  1988.54.1

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G2
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The sculpture depicts the head and upper chest of a woman. Her head is turned to the left, with her eyes facing forward. She has deep-set eyes and lips that are partially open. Her hair appears to be styled under a cap or headband with flowers on her forehead, and a bow is tied around her neck. The sculpture is a pale reddish-brown color with a slightly textured surface, and it rests on a black pedestal.

Bust of a Young Girl

Auguste Rodin

1868

Terracotta with plaster  Accession ID  1942.5.4

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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The standing human figure sculpture is made of bronze. The figure has a slender build, one leg slightly bent, hands on the hips, indistinct facial features, and a rough, uneven surface texture. The sculpture is supported by a metal rod attached to a wooden base.

Dancer at Rest, Hands on Her Hips, Left Leg Forward

Edgar Degas

late 1870s/1880s

Pigmented beeswax, plaster/clay?, metal armature, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.24

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
The sculpture depicts a figure in a dynamic pose. One leg is lifted high with the foot pointed forward, the arms are bent at the elbows, and both hands are positioned differently - one pointed downwards and the other upwards. It portrays a dancer caught in mid-motion. The figure is sculpted in a dark brown color, and the material appears to be bronze, giving the subject a polished, metallic sheen. The sculpture is mounted on a simple rectangular base, providing a foundation to keep it upright. A metal rod provides additional support to the figure, attaching from the base to the torso. The detail in the sculpture captures the muscularity and movement of the dancer, highlighting the contours and tensions of the body's form.

Fourth Position Front, on the Left Leg

Edgar Degas

c. 1885/1890

Pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1985.64.49

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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A young, nude girl is roughly modeled and cast with bronze-colored copper alloy in this free-standing sculpture. Her body is angled to our left in this photograph. Her weight rests on her left foot 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 so her chin is lifted. Her eyes are closed, and her thin lips are set in a line. Light glints off the surface of the copper in some areas, especially on the cheek closer to us and the front of her shoulder. She stands on a rectangular base. The work is stamped on the top of the base in the front left corner, “Degas.”

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

Edgar Degas

original wax c. 1878-1881, cast 1920/1926

Copper alloy  Accession ID  1985.64.67

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G3
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Dancer Adjusting the Shoulder Strap of Her Bodice

Edgar Degas

original wax 1880s/1890s, cast 1920/1949

Copper alloy  Accession ID  1985.64.64

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
The sculpture depicts a nude human figure in a balancing pose, standing on one leg while holding the other foot with one hand behind their back. The arm opposite the bent leg is extended sideways for balance. The figure has an abstract, textured surface suggesting a rough finish, with discernible facial features and a slightly tilted head. It is made of dark bronze, giving it a metallic sheen and an aged appearance. The sculpture stands on a flat, irregularly shaped base that is affixed to a wooden platform, which provides stability. The dimensions of the figure and its stance create a dynamic visual interest, suggesting motion and balance, while the metal rod behind the figure supports the weight.

Dancer Holding Her Right Foot in Her Right Hand

Edgar Degas

possibly 1900/1911

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature, wood?, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1985.64.53

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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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.

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

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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The sculpture depicts a young ballet dancer in an arabesque pose. One leg is extended straight back, one arm is stretched forward, and the other arm hangs by her side. The dancer stands on one leg supported by a metal rod. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a dark brown and slightly lustrous appearance that captures the intricate details of the dancer's form and movement. It rests on a textured, rough base and is supported by a wooden platform.

Grande Arabesque, Second Time (Arabesque on the Right)

Edgar Degas

c. 1885/1890

Pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, wood, cork, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.9

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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.

Jockey with Cap

Edgar Degas

possibly 1890s

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cloth, paper  Accession ID  1999.80.15

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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Spanish Dance

Edgar Degas

1880s

Pigmented beeswax, metal armature, on wooden base  Accession ID  1999.80.29

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G4
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