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Strike a pose! Petite Danseuse De Quatorze Ans (Little Dancer of Fourteen Years) 1879-1881, is the only sculpture Edgar Degas chose to exhibit throughout his lifetime. He created a revolutionary piece breaking the stereotypical cold inanimate sculptures of his time. He made his ballerina dancer come to life. Although received with some disapproval because of its stark realism, it has become one of the most time honored, beloved sculptures around the world.

Edgar Degas typically captured his subjects in photographic portraits in the midst of their daily activity. In the 1880s, when his eyesight began to fail, Degas began increasingly working in sculpture such as this Little Dancer, because this media did not require intense visual acuity.

Our reproduction captures the simple elegance of this young girl's ballet pose. Made from museum resin, hand-painted antique bronze finish, with gold dress, dirty white top and ribbon, licensed reproduction from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 17.75"H x 6.5"W.

This is a very beautiful reproduction! One of our favorites!

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Related Categories: Children/Family , Dance , Impressionism , Edgar Degas , Female