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Leaving the Bath (La sortie du bain)

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals in a room. One person is mostly visible from behind, wearing a long garment that covers them from head to toe, with only their hair partially visible. They are interacting with a large piece of cloth. The second individual is mostly obscured, standing to the right and holding up a sheet or large piece of fabric that partially conceals their body. Only the upper part of their body can be discerned. This individual's head is visible above the cloth, covered with what appears to be a head scarf or cap. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly in a room with patterned flooring. A tall plant is situated to the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1879/1880
Medium
electric crayon, etching, drypoint, and aquatint
Dimensions
3384 × 3360 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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