Horse Trotting, the Feet Not Touching the Ground c. 1870 - 1924

Edgar Degas's bronze sculpture, "Horse Trotting, the Feet Not Touching the Ground," exemplifies his fascination with movement and capturing fleeting moments. Created between 1870 and 1924, the piece depicts a horse in mid-stride, its legs frozen in a dynamic pose that suggests both speed and grace. The sculpture's rough, unfinished surface adds to its sense of immediacy, reflecting Degas's interest in capturing the essence of a subject rather than its idealized form. This bronze sculpture, along with Degas's many paintings and pastels of dancers and horses, showcases his innovative use of perspective and composition to explore the complexities of motion.