After the Bath
- Artist
- Edgar Degas
- Date
- c.1895 - c.1898
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Nude painting (nu)
- Location
- Phillips Collection
"After the Bath, Woman Drying Herself" is a delicate Pastel drawing by Edgar Degas, created between 1890 and 1895. Part of his series exploring female nudes, it exemplifies his mastery in capturing intimate, everyday moments in a realistic yet spontaneous style. Degas initially exhibited these works during the Impressionism movement, which emphasized innovative techniques and a focus on modern life. Now housed in the National Gallery, London, this piece reflects Degas's contribution to the evolution of Nude painting (nu) and his distinctive approach to representing the human form.