After the Bath by Edgar Degas. An Impressionist oil painting depicting a nude woman in a contorted pose drying herself after a bath, assisted by an attendant in a coral-colored dress.

After the Bath

Edgar Degas

1895 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant and intimate Impressionist study of form and color by master Edgar Degas.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Gallery Wall
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created around 1895, this oil painting captures Edgar Degas's late mastery of the female figure. With his signature dynamic perspective and textured, layered brushwork, the artist transforms a private moment of grooming into a bold exploration of light and movement.

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