After the bath, Woman drying herself - Edgar Degas
In Femme séchant son bras gauche (after the bath), Degas reveals a precious intimacy, a moment of vulnerability and relaxation. The painting shows a naked woman absorbed in the simple act of drying her arm. The soft contours of her body, the texture of the towel and the warmth of the colours used evoke a tactile, almost palpable sensation. With her impressionistic approach, the artist has succeeded in capturing a genre scene that celebrates the beauty of everyday gestures. This work transcends simple observation to become a meditation on femininity, calm and the little rituals that punctuate our existence.
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L'œuvre en bref
In Femme séchant son bras gauche (after the bath), Degas reveals a precious intimacy, a moment of vulnerability and relaxation. The painting shows a naked woman absorbed in the simple act of drying her arm. The soft contours of her body, the texture of the towel and the warmth of the colours used evoke a tactile, almost palpable sensation. With her impressionistic approach, the artist has succeeded in capturing a genre scene that celebrates the beauty of everyday gestures. This work transcends simple observation to become a meditation on femininity, calm and the little rituals that punctuate our existence.
Would you like to buy another Edgar Degas painting? Discover all our reproductions of this artist.