First Arabesque Penché 1887 - 1920

Edgar Degas's "First Arabesque Penché" is a bronze sculpture depicting a ballerina in a challenging pose, demonstrating her strength and flexibility. This piece, created between 1887 and 1920, exemplifies Degas's fascination with capturing the fleeting moments of movement in dance. Degas's sculptures often feature a rough, unfinished surface, adding to the sense of immediacy and realism. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is home to this captivating work of art.