Christmas ornament miniature sized statue of Degas Little Dancer Ballerina of Fourteen Years Old. She is a beloved image of a young girl in a ballet pose. As a tree ornament, she hangs gracefully from a golden cord. (PN ORDE01).
Part of the Parastone Museum collection. Item is made from resin with hand painted details and fabric skirt and ribbon bow.
Measures: 4 in H x 1 1/2 in W x 1 1/4 in D. Weight 2 oz.
Created in 1881, the original piece broke new ground by blending realism with impressionism, celebrating the beauty of movement and youth. Fun Fact: Degas was fascinated by ballet dancers, and this sculpture was the first to depict a dancer in such a lifelike, unposed moment.
