Dancer Seen from Behind and Three Studies of Feet

Edgar Degas, circa 1878

This artwork features a dancer viewed from behind, occupying the left side of the composition. The dancer is seated, with her upper back and shoulders visible. Her hair is styled up, and she wears a ballet dress with a tulle skirt and a prominent bow at the back. The dress is rendered with soft, sketchy lines. On the right side of the artwork, there are three studies of feet in ballet positions, each drawn with attention to the contours and shading of the ballet shoes. The background is a muted, textured surface. The artwork is done in a combination of line drawing and soft shading, primarily using pastel tones.
Artista
Edgar Degas
Datazione
circa 1878
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
black chalk and pastel on blue-gray laid paper
Dimensioni
45,6 × 59,8 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This artwork features a dancer viewed from behind, occupying the left side of the composition. The dancer is seated, with her upper back and shoulders visible. Her hair is styled up, and she wears a ballet dress with a tulle skirt and a prominent bow at the back. The dress is rendered with soft, sketchy lines. On the right side of the artwork, there are three studies of feet in ballet positions, each drawn with attention to the contours and shading of the ballet shoes. The background is a muted, textured surface. The artwork is done in a combination of line drawing and soft shading, primarily using pastel tones.

Edgar Degas