Petite Danseuse De Quatorze Ans (Little Dancer of Fourteen Years, 1879-1881), is the only sculpture Edgar Degas chose to exhibit throughout his lifetime. He created a revolutionary piece breaking the stereotypical cold inanimate sculptures of his time he made his dancer come to life. He created a revolutionary piece breaking the stereotypical cold inanimate sculptures of his time. He made his dancer come to life. Although received with some disapproval because of its stark realism, it has become one of the most time honored, beloved sculptures around the world. This little dancer reproduction has fabric on the tutu and bow.