Woman Seated in an Armchair, Wiping Her Neck c. 1890 - 1952

"Woman Seated in an Armchair, Wiping Her Neck" is a bronze sculpture by Edgar Degas, created sometime between 1890 and 1917. The sculpture depicts a woman seated in an armchair, her head tilted down as she wipes her neck. Degas's interest in capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life is evident in the sculpture's dynamic pose and the unfinished surface of the bronze, which gives the sculpture a sense of immediacy. Degas is known for his captivating depictions of dancers, and this sculpture reflects his continued exploration of the human form in motion. This sculpture is an example of Degas's unique style, which combined realism with Impressionism, resulting in artworks that are both beautiful and thought-provoking.