After the Bath: Woman Drying Herself

Edgar Degas, c. 1900

The artwork portrays a nude woman viewed from the side and slightly from behind, as she stands next to a bathtub. She is bending forward, using a towel to dry herself. Her head is tilted downward, with her hair gathered at the back. The drawing is done in a loose, sketchy style, primarily using charcoal or a similar medium, giving it a soft, textured appearance. The background is minimal, focusing attention on the figure and the nearby tub.
Artist
Edgar Degas
Date
c. 1900
Type
Drawing
Medium
charcoal and pastel on tracing paper
Dimensions
78.11 × 37.15 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork portrays a nude woman viewed from the side and slightly from behind, as she stands next to a bathtub. She is bending forward, using a towel to dry herself. Her head is tilted downward, with her hair gathered at the back. The drawing is done in a loose, sketchy style, primarily using charcoal or a similar medium, giving it a soft, textured appearance. The background is minimal, focusing attention on the figure and the nearby tub.

Edgar Degas