Figure Studies
Combing the Hair
Edgar Degas
A bold and atmospheric scene of intimate grooming captured in striking tones of crimson and ochre.
Femme à la coiffeuse (Woman at her Dressing Table)
Edgar Degas
1879 · Pastel, Cardboard
A vibrant and intimate impressionist scene by Edgar Degas, capturing a quiet moment of a woman's daily ritual.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bedroom · Bathroom
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
Created in 1879, this exquisite pastel by Edgar Degas exemplifies his mastery of capturing candid, intimate moments with vibrant color and dynamic line. The composition features a woman in a blue robe combing her auburn hair, set against a warm, sun-drenched palette of oranges and yellows that creates a grounding yet luminous atmosphere.
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