Head, Study for a Portrait of Mme Salle c. 1892 - 1926

This bronze sculpture, titled "Head, Study for a Portrait of Mme Salle," is a captivating work by the renowned Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. Created between 1892 and 1926, it showcases Degas's exploration of human form and his signature use of rough, textured surfaces. The sculpture's unfinished quality, with its partially formed features and uneven surface, adds to its captivating aura, hinting at the artist's process and the evolution of his ideas. Degas's artistic practice often involved creating multiple studies and sketches, as seen in this piece, which served as a preliminary exploration for a larger portrait.