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Woman Combing Her Hair (Femme qui se peigne)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a person's body from behind in a seated position. The individual is leaning forward with their left arm raised over the head, combing their hair. They have dark hair cascading down their back. Their right arm is bent at the elbow and holds a comb. The person is wearing a loosely fitting garment that slides off one shoulder, revealing the curve of the shoulder and back. There are no visible jewelry pieces or objects aside from the comb. The background shows indistinct shapes that may suggest a domestic interior setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1896
Medium
lithograph in violet and green-brown
Dimensions
3577 × 4869 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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