Combing the Hair by Edgar Degas. A woman in a red dress sits as another woman combs her long, vibrant red hair against a saturated orange and red background.

Combing the Hair

Edgar Degas

1896 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A bold and atmospheric scene of intimate grooming captured in striking tones of crimson and ochre.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with rich warm-brown color — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Bedroom
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Rich brown, Soft gray, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Created in the later years of Edgar Degas' career, this striking oil painting captures a private moment between two women. The work is defined by its radical use of color, where the fiery reds of the hair, dress, and background merge into a vibrant, almost abstract field of warmth, characteristic of his late experiments with form and hue.