After the Bath, Woman Drying Herself

Edgar Degas’s After the Bath, Woman Drying Herself (circa 1890-1895) presents an intimate, unidealized glimpse of a woman in the private act of drying her body after bathing. The composition captures her from behind, bent slightly forward, as she presses a towel to her skin. Degas focuses on the natural curves of the female form, eschewing classical beauty in favor of a more grounded, human representation. The pastel medium enhances the softness of the scene, with layers of delicate strokes creating texture in both the towel and the woman's skin. The setting is minimal, defined by muted tones and the subtle play of light on her body, which brings the viewer’s attention to the physicality of the moment. This work reflects Degas’s fascination with capturing fleeting, everyday actions in a candid, almost voyeuristic style, while exploring the nuances of the human figure in motion.

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