Spanish Dance c. 1880s

"Spanish Dance" is a bronze sculpture by Edgar Degas created around the 1880s. The sculpture depicts a nude female dancer in mid-pose, capturing the energy and dynamism of a Spanish dance. Degas was renowned for his depictions of dancers, often exploring their movement and the backstage world of the ballet. This sculpture, with its elongated figure and dramatic gesture, exemplifies Degas's fascination with the human form in motion. It is a captivating work that showcases the artist's mastery of capturing fleeting moments of movement in a timeless form.