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Woman Drying Herself, c. 1906 (pastel on paper mounted at the edges on board)
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Woman Drying Herself, c. 1906 (pastel on paper mounted at the edges on board)
987402 Woman Drying Herself, c.1906 (pastel on paper mounted at the edges on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 66x51.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman Drying Herself; Femmes Essuyant. Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Pastel on paper mounted at the edges on board. Drawn circa 1906. 66 x 51.4cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22745036
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1906 Active Back Back View Backview Behind Board Brown Hair Brunette Dark Hair Decorative Technique Degas Dried Drying Edgar Degas Faceless From The Back Half Dressed Impressionist Art Impressionistic Long Hair Mounted Mounted On Board Obscured Face On Board Partly Dressed Pastel On Paper Physical Activity Rear View Semi Clad Semi Dress Unrecognisable View From Behind Woman Alone Artist French French Art French Artist Semi Nude
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This pastel artwork, titled "Woman Drying Herself" was created by the renowned French artist Edgar Degas in approximately 1906. The piece measures 66x51.4 cm and is currently held in a private collection. Degas, known for his impressionistic style, beautifully captures the intimate moment of a woman drying herself after a bath. The decorative technique used in this artwork adds to its allure, with the soft pastels blending seamlessly on paper mounted at the edges on board. The viewer's gaze falls upon the back view of a young woman with brown hair as she stands half-dressed, her face obscured from sight. Degas' skillful use of light and shadow creates an atmosphere that evokes both tranquility and sensuality. The composition invites us to contemplate not only the physical activity of drying oneself but also hints at deeper emotions and thoughts hidden behind her unrecognizable face. This semi-nude portrayal celebrates female beauty while maintaining an air of mystery. As we admire this early 20th-century masterpiece, we are transported into an indoor setting where time seems to stand still. Through Degas' brushstrokes, we witness a fleeting moment frozen in time—a glimpse into one woman's private world. Overall, "Woman Drying Herself" exemplifies Degas' mastery of impressionism and his ability to capture human movement and emotion through artistry that transcends time.
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