Waiting c. 1879

"Waiting" is an etching by Edgar Degas, created around 1879. The artwork depicts a nude female figure reclining on a couch, with her back turned to the viewer. Degas's signature style is evident in the use of loose, expressive lines and the focus on a fleeting, intimate moment. This print offers a glimpse into the private lives of the artist's subjects, capturing the human form with both elegance and realism. "Waiting" is a fine example of Degas's mastery of the etching technique and his enduring fascination with the female figure.