After Bathing, Woman Drying Herself

"After Bathing, Woman Drying Herself" is a pastel drawing by Edgar Degas created between 1890 and 1895, now housed in the National Gallery, London. Part of a series depicting female nudes, it exemplifies Degas's mastery in capturing the human form through delicate pastel technique. As a significant figure in Impressionism, Degas frequently exhibited his nude paintings (nu) at Parisian exhibitions, challenging traditional representations of the female nude. This work reflects his interest in capturing candid, intimate moments with a focus on movement and naturalism.