I had first seen the sculpture at a French Masters exhibit shown at Frist Center in Nashville, TN.
Little Dancer Aged Fourteen. Life size. Bronze, gauze and satin. Modeled in wax 1880-81; cast in bronze 1920-21
Little Dancer Girl was first exhibited in 1881 at the 6th Impressionist Exhibition, and was created by Edgar Degas. Although he created several sculptures, this was the only sculpture he exhibited during his career.
The original exhibited sculpture was wax with tinted skin color, real hair with yellow ribbon, gauze dress and ballet shoes, presented in a small room with walls draped in yellow fabric.
Her crude features stimulated controversial reviews from critics who commented on the figures ugliness and bestial qualities. "The lecturer's snout on this barely pubescent young girl, this little flower of the gutter is unforgettable."
In my search for this sculpture I was surprised to find Degas' interest in photography. What seeking artist isn't interested in opportunity to utilize latest and newest technology? ... I shouldn't have been surprised in Degas' interest in photography.
1885 Set-up photograph with Degas in the center - titled: Apotheosis of Degas
Created after Ingres' Apotheosis of Homer.
(Degas had a passion for the work of Ingres.)
Portrait in front of a mirror of the artist Henry Lerolle
and his two daughters, Yvonne and Christine. ca. 1895-1896
Degas Self Portrait in the studio, probably late 1895 or 1896.
I wonder if other artist such as Gauguin, Monet, and Cezanne have photo compositions out there I have yet to see. .... An artists process of thought intrigues me.
While viewing photos by Degas, I was tickled to find this photo he took in his home.
Taken in Degas' living room, it is of lie and Louise Halevy, probably in late 1895.
What tickled me about this photo?
I recognized the painting hanging on Degas' living room wall! It is "Girl Arranging Her Hair," painted by his friend Mary Cassatt.
"Girl Arranging Her Hair" by Mary Cassatt.
Source used: http://nga.gov.au/Exhibition/Degas/
Her crude features stimulated controversial reviews from critics who commented on the figures ugliness and bestial qualities. "The lecturer's snout on this barely pubescent young girl, this little flower of the gutter is unforgettable."
In my search for this sculpture I was surprised to find Degas' interest in photography. What seeking artist isn't interested in opportunity to utilize latest and newest technology? ... I shouldn't have been surprised in Degas' interest in photography.
1885 Set-up photograph with Degas in the center - titled: Apotheosis of DegasCreated after Ingres' Apotheosis of Homer.
(Degas had a passion for the work of Ingres.)
Portrait in front of a mirror of the artist Henry Lerolleand his two daughters, Yvonne and Christine. ca. 1895-1896
Degas Self Portrait in the studio, probably late 1895 or 1896.I wonder if other artist such as Gauguin, Monet, and Cezanne have photo compositions out there I have yet to see. .... An artists process of thought intrigues me.
While viewing photos by Degas, I was tickled to find this photo he took in his home.
Taken in Degas' living room, it is of lie and Louise Halevy, probably in late 1895.What tickled me about this photo?
I recognized the painting hanging on Degas' living room wall! It is "Girl Arranging Her Hair," painted by his friend Mary Cassatt.
"Girl Arranging Her Hair" by Mary Cassatt.Mary Cassatt is another artist whose work I have long admired.
Source used: http://nga.gov.au/Exhibition/Degas/
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