Deux femmes nues, les bras levés c. 1898 - 1900

Edgar Degas's "Deux femmes nues, les bras levés" is a charcoal drawing that captures the essence of the artist's renowned study of the human figure. Created around the turn of the 20th century, this work exemplifies Degas's fascination with the movement and form of dancers. Degas's use of loose, expressive lines and subtle shading give the figures an ethereal quality, suggesting their fluidity and grace. This is characteristic of his style and is commonly found in his studies of dancers, particularly in his later career.