Seated Woman Adjusting Her Hair

Seated Woman Adjusting Her Hair by Edgar Degas
Artist
Edgar Degas
Date
c.1890
Style
Impressionism
Genre
Sketch and study
Location
Courtauld Gallery
"Seated Woman Adjusting Her Hair" by Edgar Degas exemplifies his mastery within the Impressionism movement, capturing a candid, intimate moment of a woman in a relaxed posture. Degas was renowned for his Pastel techniques and innovative approach to figure studies, often creating detailed Sketch and study works before finalizing his paintings. This artwork reflects his keen observation of everyday scenes and his focus on capturing fleeting gestures. Degas's work combines lyrical brushwork with a keen sense of motion, highlighting the delicate act of personal grooming in a casual, yet captivating manner.

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