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Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen, 1878-81
Edgar Degas
French, 1834-1917
copper alloy
37-5/8 x 13-3/16 x 9-15/16 in. (95.6 x 33.5 x 25.2 cm)
Norton Simon Art Foundation
M.1977.02.70.
Edgar Degas: Sculpting Movement
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2013
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Speaker: Staff Educator
Type: Thursday Summer Fun
Famous for his Impressionist paintings of ballerinas, Edgar Degas was also an accomplished sculptor. He made over a hundred sculptures in wax and clay, some of which were later cast in bronze. Spend an afternoon among galloping horses and dancing ballerinas, then head to the studio and use clay to make your own creation.
Meets in Entrance Gallery | Free with admission. This activity is designed for families with children ages 4–10. | No reservations needed
