Description France,1834 - 1917
Impressionist depiction of a long faced woman with strong cheekbones and sharp jaw line supported by a shapely base. Degas is well known for his depictions of ballerina's, having studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and influenced by Ingers.
Dimensions 8 1/2" t x 3 3/4" w x 6" d,
Artist or Maker Edgar Degas
Medium Plaster
Condition Report Light wear, very fine hairline cracks, chips to back of base, base slightly uneven, otherwise good condition.
Provenance From the collection of a Cumberland, Rhode Island gentleman.
Notes Signed "Degas" on back of plinth.