La Danse (one of a pair) 1802 - 1902

"La Danse" is a bronze relief by Alexandre-Louis-Marie Charpentier, created between 1802 and 1902. The artwork, part of a pair, depicts a nude female figure, her body contorted in a dynamic pose as she dances, her flowing drapery swirling around her. The piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, showcases Charpentier's mastery of the human form and his skillful rendering of movement and fabric. The high-relief sculpture, measuring 5 3/8 × 3 7/8 in. (13.7 × 9.8 cm), is an example of the artist's work in the late 19th century.