Woman at Her Toilette 1900

Edgar Degas's pastel painting, "Woman at Her Toilette," from 1900 depicts a woman from behind, seated at a dressing table, combing her hair. The painting is notable for its loose, impressionistic style and muted color palette. Degas was renowned for his depictions of dancers, but he also painted scenes of daily life, often focusing on women in domestic settings. The intimate and candid portrayal of the woman in "Woman at Her Toilette" is characteristic of Degas's approach to capturing everyday moments.