Study of a Girl's Legs for the painting "Young Spartans" 1855 - 1867

Edgar Degas, a prominent French artist, created this graphite drawing, "Study of a Girl's Legs for the painting 'Young Spartans'," between 1855 and 1867. This is a preparatory study for the later oil painting, which depicts young Spartan boys exercising and playing. Degas's attention to detail is evident in the meticulous rendering of the female form, highlighting the muscularity of the legs, a crucial element in his exploration of human movement and anatomy. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this artwork is a testament to Degas's meticulous approach to artistic creation.