Woman Seated in Chair Wiping her Left Side — Edgar Degas | DiscoverArt

Woman Seated in Chair Wiping her Left Side

modeled probably ca. 1896–1900, cast 1920

Bronze

36.2 × 24.8 cm (14.3 × 9.8 in)

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