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EDGAR DEGAS Spanish Dancer Nude BRONZE statue sculpture
Item No. 606
Reproduction after Museum Original
SPANISH DANCE (1882-1885)
Spanish Dance is one of the most elegant sculptures in the series and was based on the Paris Opera's
ballet company. This enchanted world provided Degas with a lifetime of inspiration. This reproduction has
been reproduced with meticulous detail and gracefulness. Made from cold cast bronze, Degas signature
appears on the underside of the base, includes a color description card about the museum reproduction in
four languages.
EDGAR DEGAS (1834-1917)
The course of life of the Parisian painter had few dramatic peaks. Being the eldest son of a well-to-do
family the cynical, snobby loner was able to devote his life to the arts. Furthermore, he remained a bachelor
because: 'There is love and there is work, and we only have one heart.' His classical education can be
recognized in his earlier work, in particular the strict composition and lining inspired by Ingres whom he
greatly admired. Degas took a special position within the group of artists led by his friend Monet, who
regularly got together in the 'Cafe Gurebois.' His cynicism and sharp tongue however, made his difficult in
company and many ideas from Zola, Renoir and Monet did not appeal to him. Although he referred to
himself as an 'independent realist', he was very much involved in the impressionistic revolution and the
themes and techniques developed the traditional and modern art of painting. In 1874, together with Monet,
he organized the first exhibition of the 'independents', which was named the 'the impressionists' by a critic.
A realist: 'I know nothing of inspiration, spontaneity and temperament.' He locked himself up inside his
studio and used photos as a mnemonic device, whilst others went outside with the tubes of paint which
had recently come onto the market. Degas considered that utter nonsense:'Painting is not a sport!',
besides: 'I do not have the habit of painting when I am in the countryside.' In his fifties he began to
encounter financial problems and on top of that his eyesight began to deteriorate. However, according to
Renoir only then 'the real Degas' emerged through his paintings. Degas himself said:'Anyone can be
talented when his is twenty-five, what count is to have talent when you are fifty.'
Made of bonded bronze
Dimensions: 7.5"high X 3.5"w X 3"L
Weight: 3 lbs
SHIPPING: Displayed shipping cost may refer for US customers only but we also ship worldwide - please
contact us for a shipping quote if you are ordering outside USA.
Note: The "Ancient Sculpture Gallery" logo over the picture is only a copyright computer watermark which
shows only on the image - it is not part of, or on the actual product.
$39.00
Item No. 606
Reproduction after Museum Original
SPANISH DANCE (1882-1885)
Spanish Dance is one of the most elegant sculptures in the series and was based on the Paris Opera's
ballet company. This enchanted world provided Degas with a lifetime of inspiration. This reproduction has
been reproduced with meticulous detail and gracefulness. Made from cold cast bronze, Degas signature
appears on the underside of the base, includes a color description card about the museum reproduction in
four languages.
EDGAR DEGAS (1834-1917)
The course of life of the Parisian painter had few dramatic peaks. Being the eldest son of a well-to-do
family the cynical, snobby loner was able to devote his life to the arts. Furthermore, he remained a bachelor
because: 'There is love and there is work, and we only have one heart.' His classical education can be
recognized in his earlier work, in particular the strict composition and lining inspired by Ingres whom he
greatly admired. Degas took a special position within the group of artists led by his friend Monet, who
regularly got together in the 'Cafe Gurebois.' His cynicism and sharp tongue however, made his difficult in
company and many ideas from Zola, Renoir and Monet did not appeal to him. Although he referred to
himself as an 'independent realist', he was very much involved in the impressionistic revolution and the
themes and techniques developed the traditional and modern art of painting. In 1874, together with Monet,
he organized the first exhibition of the 'independents', which was named the 'the impressionists' by a critic.
A realist: 'I know nothing of inspiration, spontaneity and temperament.' He locked himself up inside his
studio and used photos as a mnemonic device, whilst others went outside with the tubes of paint which
had recently come onto the market. Degas considered that utter nonsense:'Painting is not a sport!',
besides: 'I do not have the habit of painting when I am in the countryside.' In his fifties he began to
encounter financial problems and on top of that his eyesight began to deteriorate. However, according to
Renoir only then 'the real Degas' emerged through his paintings. Degas himself said:'Anyone can be
talented when his is twenty-five, what count is to have talent when you are fifty.'
Made of bonded bronze
Dimensions: 7.5"high X 3.5"w X 3"L
Weight: 3 lbs
SHIPPING: Displayed shipping cost may refer for US customers only but we also ship worldwide - please
contact us for a shipping quote if you are ordering outside USA.
Note: The "Ancient Sculpture Gallery" logo over the picture is only a copyright computer watermark which
shows only on the image - it is not part of, or on the actual product.
$39.00
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