1885
pastel
paperboard
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Young Woman Dressing Herself is a 1885 pastel by Edgar Degas, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a young woman dressing herself. She's standing in front of a mirror, adjusting her clothes. The artist used soft colors to create a quiet mood, which is interesting because it makes the scene feel intimate. The woman's face is calm, and her movements seem gentle. This makes the painting feel like a private moment. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: pastel.
Born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas on 19 July 1834 in Paris, Edgar Degas came from an affluent banking family with aristocratic roots and spent his childhood among the cultivated circles of the French capital.
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