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After the Bath (La sortie du bain (Petite planche))

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a black and white sketch of a person from behind, with their upper body and legs visible. The person is leaning forward, with their right arm across their body and holding onto a piece of fabric with their left hand. Their face is turned in profile, partly in shadow, with textured hair. The person is in front of a softly shadowed background that resembles a wall. In the foreground, there is a bed with a textured blanket or sheet, creating a soft atmosphere. The person is not wearing clothing or jewelry.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1891
Medium
lithograph on laid paper
Dimensions
3915 × 4460 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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