After the Bath (large version) 1891 - 1892

Edgar Degas's "After the Bath (large version)" is a charcoal drawing depicting a woman drying her hair after a bath. The artwork, created between 1891 and 1892, is known for its expressive lines and impressionistic style, capturing a fleeting moment of daily life. The composition focuses on the figure's back and hair, suggesting the artist's fascination with capturing the human form in motion. The fragmented and blurred outlines further enhance the sense of spontaneity and movement, characteristic of Degas's approach to depicting the human figure. This piece is now part of the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.