French impressionist Edgar Degas exhibited only one sculpture in his lifetime: “Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen.” But he loved sculpting in the privacy of his studio. In honor of the centenary of Degas’ death in 1917, the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena is presenting the exhibit “Taking Shape: Degas as Sculptor,” which features more than 70 bronzes cast from the artist’s original wax and clay statuettes. Talbot said Degas was interested in remaking each object as a serial form of production for its own sake. "The Tub," modeled in 1889, cast 1919-21 Edgar Degas / Norton Simon Art Foundation"Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen," 1878-81, was the only sculpture Edgar Degas showed while he was alive. Edgar Degas/ Norton Simon Art Foundation"Dancer Ready to Dance, the Right Foot Forward," modeled 1885-90, cast 1919-21 Edgar Degas / Norton Simon Art FoundationInstallation view of "Taking Shape: Degas as Sculptor" at the Norton Simon.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 29, 2017 15:56 UTC