After the Bath
- Artist
- Edgar Degas
- Date
- 1884
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Nude painting (nu)
- Location
- Hermitage Museum
"After the Bath" by Edgar Degas (1884) is a delicate pastel artwork depicting a woman drying herself, showcasing Degas’s mastery of capturing intimate, everyday moments. Created on paper, this piece highlights his focus on the human form within the<…>eorspective considerations associated with Impressionism. Part of Degas’s series exploring female nudes, the work emphasizes naturalism and subtlety over idealization, reflecting his innovative approach to Nude painting (nu). Exhibited during Impressionist shows, it exemplifies Degas’s interest in capturing the candid, fleeting moments of modern life.