Artwork
Seated Nude Woman Drying Her Hair
Seated Nude Woman Drying Her Hair is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Seated Nude Woman Drying Her Hair is a 1902 painting by Edgar Degas, held at the Brooklyn Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman seated on the floor, drying her hair with her back arched, conveying a sense of relaxation and intimacy.
Technique & Style
The work features visible brushstrokes and a range of dark, muted tones, with a warm, earthy background that adds depth and nuance to the scene.
Context
The painting showcases Degas' skill in capturing the human form with a high degree of realism, emphasizing texture and movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas on 19 July 1834 in Paris, Edgar Degas came from an affluent banking family with aristocratic roots and spent his childhood among the cultivated circles of the French capital.
