Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot (Second State) — Edgar Degas | DiscoverArt

Dancer Looking at the Sole of Her Right Foot (Second State)

modeled probably ca. 1895–1910, cast 1920

Bronze

22.9 × 21 cm (9 × 8.3 in)

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