After the Bath
- Artist
- Edgar Degas
- Date
- c.1890 - c.1895
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Nude painting (nu)
- Location
- Fogg Museum (Harvard Art Museums)
"After the Bath, Woman Drying Herself" is a masterful Pastel drawing by Edgar Degas, created between 1890 and 1895. As part of his series depicting female nudes, it exemplifies his interest in capturing intimate, everyday moments. Degas exhibited his work at Impressionism exhibitions in Paris, where he gained a loyal following. The painting’s focus on a nude painting (nu) and the delicate rendering of the human form showcase Degas's innovative approach to capturing movement and realism. Since 1959, it has been held in the collection of the National Gallery, London.