Dancer in her dressing room 1879

Edgar Degas's "Dancer in her dressing room" (1879) captures the intimate moment of a ballerina preparing for a performance. The painting, housed at the Norton Simon Museum, features a dancer seen from behind, her back turned as she admires her reflection in the mirror. Degas, known for his depictions of dancers, uses loose brushstrokes and muted tones to convey the fleeting nature of the moment. The composition highlights the dancer's form and the soft folds of her dress, creating a sense of movement and anticipation.