Woman Drying Herself

'Woman Drying Herself' by Edgar Degas, created around 1896–1898, is a delicate pastel drawing that exemplifies Degas's focus on intimate female nudes within his series of Nude painting (nu) works. The artwork captures a woman in a candid moment of self-care, emphasizing naturalism and casualness characteristic of Impressionism. Now housed in the National Gallery, London, the piece reflects Degas’s mastery of pastel techniques and his interest in everyday scenes, challenging traditional notions of the nude in art and highlighting his innovative approach during the late 19th century.