Pregnant Woman 1891 - 1920

Edgar Degas made this Pregnant Woman sculpture out of bronze sometime in the late 19th century. The surface is so raw, so full of the artist’s touch! You can see the imprints of his fingers, the marks of his tools, all these little details. Degas really let the process be visible here, and that’s what makes it so alive, so present. Look at how he models the belly, how the clay seems to swell and bulge with life. It’s not just a smooth, idealized form; it’s textured, almost visceral. The way the light catches on the uneven surface, it’s like the sculpture is breathing. It reminds me a bit of Rodin, but with a more intimate, less monumental feel. It's like Degas is inviting us into a private moment, a quiet contemplation of the female body and the miracle of creation. And it’s so open-ended, so ambiguous. The meaning isn’t fixed; it’s always in flux, always open to interpretation.