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Breakfast after the Bath (Young Woman Drying Herself), c
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Breakfast after the Bath (Young Woman Drying Herself), c
987404 Breakfast after the Bath (Young Woman Drying Herself), c.1894 (pastel and black chalk on paper laid down on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 99.7x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Breakfast after the Bath (Young Woman Drying Herself); Le Petit Dejeuner apres le Bain (Jeune Femmes essuyant). Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Pastel and black chalk on paper laid down on board. Drawn circa 1894. 99.7 x 59.7cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22523300
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Breakfast after the Bath (Young Woman Drying Herself)
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is a captivating snapshot of late 19th-century domestic life captured by Edgar Degas. This impressionistic masterpiece, created circa 1894, showcases the artist's mastery of pastel and black chalk on paper laid down on board. In this intimate scene, we witness a young woman in her private quarters engaged in her morning routine. With soft strokes and delicate lines, Degas portrays her leaning forward as she dries herself with a towel. The warm hues and gentle lighting evoke a sense of tranquility within the room's carefully decorated interior. The painting offers us a glimpse into an era where personal cleanliness was highly valued. As the young woman attends to herself after her bath, we can almost feel the refreshing sensation of water droplets evaporating from her skin. Degas' attention to detail extends beyond his subject's actions; he also captures the atmosphere surrounding breakfast time. We can imagine the aroma of freshly brewed coffee or perhaps toast lightly crisping nearby. This artwork not only showcases Degas' technical skill but also invites viewers to reflect on daily rituals and moments of quiet contemplation that often go unnoticed. It serves as a reminder that even mundane activities like drying oneself after a bath hold beauty when observed through an artist's discerning eye. As we admire "Breakfast after the Bath" let us appreciate its ability to transport us back in time while celebrating both human connection and our shared experiences across centuries.
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