35.230_01
Type
pastel
Title
Dancer
Maker of the object
Degas, Edgar (1834 - 1917, French)
Date
circa 1888
Materials
pastel on paper
Place
France, Paris (place made)
Culture / painting school
French
Description
A ballerina wearing an orange-flame tutu is seen from behind, turning right, her left arm raised above her head. She rests her left arm above her head against a piece of scenery. Her right elbow projects outwards with right hand resting just behind her waist. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Category
DRAWINGS
Measurements
framed: 655 mm x 430 mm x 55 mm; unframed: 450 mm x 230 mm