Who painted After the Bath (Large Version)?

After the Bath (Large Version) was painted by Edgar Degas in 1892.

Where can I see After the Bath (Large Version)?

After the Bath (Large Version) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is After the Bath (Large Version)?

After the Bath (Large Version) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

After the Bath (Large Version)

Edgar Degas , 1892

After the Bath (Large Version) is a print by the Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1970.285
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. King for the fiftieth anniversary of The Print Club of Cleveland

About this work

Overview

After the Bath (Large Version) is a print by Edgar Degas, depicting a woman drying herself after a bath with a maid's assistance.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a woman bending forward to dry her neck, while a maid holds a towel behind her, set in a dimly lit room with the figures in close proximity.

Technique & Style

Degas employed an experimental technique, using transfer paper to alter the image's cropping and scale across multiple prints, resulting in a grainy texture, particularly in tonal areas like the woman's back.

History & Provenance

The image was revised over several prints spanning two years, showcasing Degas's exploration of lithography's boundaries.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edgar Degas

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.