Danseuse (préparation en dedans)

EDGAR DEGAS (1834-1917) Danseuse (préparation en dedans) stamped with the signature 'Degas' (Lugt 658; lower left); inscribed 'Préparation en dedans, fausse position.' (upper right); with the atelier stamp (Lugt 657; on the reverse) charcoal and estompe on paper 13 1⁄8 x 8 7⁄8 in. (33.2 x 22.5 cm.)