Arabesque over the Right Leg, Left Arm in Front c. 1885 - 1890

Edgar Degas's *Arabesque over the Right Leg, Left Arm in Front*, a bronze sculpture dating from c. 1885-1890, exemplifies the artist's fascination with the human form in motion. The piece captures a ballerina in mid-pose, suspended in a dynamic arabesque, her body contorted and balanced in a seemingly impossible position. Degas, known for his depictions of dancers, skillfully conveys the grace and athleticism of the human body, highlighting the ephemeral nature of movement through the sculpture's dynamic pose.