Woman Drying her Arm

"Woman Drying her Arm" is a pastel masterpiece by Edgar Degas, created between 1890 and 1895. As part of his series depicting female nudes, the work captures an intimate moment of a woman drying herself after a bath, aligning with Degas's interest in nude painting (nu). Exhibited during the peak of Impressionism, Degas often displayed his works in Paris, cultivating a loyal following. Now in the collection of the National Gallery, London since 1959, this piece exemplifies his mastery of pastel techniques and his focus on capturing candid, everyday moments.