Degas and His Sculptures

Degas and His Sculptures

Edgar Degas(French, 1834-1917), Dressed dancer at rest, hands behind her back, right leg forward, modeled 1895-1905; cast 1919-21, copper alloy, Norton Simon Art Foundation

DATE:
TIME:
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
SPEAKER:
Museum Educator

Edgar Degas modeled in wax and clay throughout his career, but only one work was exhibited to the public during his lifetime. Study the Museum’s large collection of bronzes cast from Degas’s sculpture, and find out how they relate to the artist’s paintings and works on paper.

EVENT DETAILS

Fee:
Free with museum admission.
Details:
Space is limited to 20 participants. Sign up is required and is taken at the Information Desk when the museum opens on a first come, first served basis.
Location:
Meets in Entrance Gallery