Woman Drying her Arm 1884

"Woman Drying her Arm" (1884) by Edgar Degas captures the intimacy of a private moment. The pastel drawing depicts a woman seated, partially obscured by a towel, as she dries her arm after a bath. Degas, known for his depictions of dancers and women, utilizes a muted palette and loose brushstrokes to convey a sense of informality and realism. The artwork is characteristic of his later works, which often feature women in domestic settings, highlighting their physicality and vulnerability.