The Tub

"The Tub" is a Pastel artwork by Edgar Degas, created in the 1880s. It depicts a woman in a bathtub, capturing an intimate moment typical of Degas's focus on everyday life and the human figure. Part of a suite illustrating women bathing, washing, or grooming—an example of the Nude painting (nu) tradition—this piece demonstrates Degas's innovative approach within the Impressionism movement. His use of soft pastels and candid subject matter reflect the movement’s emphasis on capturing fleeting moments, with "The Tub" currently housed at the Hill-Stead Museum in Connecticut.