Dancer at Rest, Hands on Her Hips, Left Leg Forward 1873 - 1920

"Dancer at Rest, Hands on Her Hips, Left Leg Forward" is a bronze sculpture by Edgar Degas, created between 1873 and 1920. Degas, a French Impressionist artist, was known for his depictions of dancers, often capturing them in moments of rest or preparation. The sculpture's rough, unfinished texture contributes to its sense of immediacy and authenticity, reflecting Degas' interest in capturing fleeting moments of movement. This piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, exemplifies Degas' mastery of capturing the human form in motion.