This intimate bronze sculpture by Edgar Degas captures the delicate features of a woman's head in a small preparatory study for a larger portrait. The work exemplifies Degas's masterful ability to convey subtle expression and character through sculptural form, rendering Madame Salle's likeness with a sense of quiet introspection. The tactile quality of the bronze surface reflects Degas's broader exploration of three-dimensional work alongside his celebrated paintings and pastels.