1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Gallery of Ontario
Femme au bain is a 1898 oil by Edgar Degas, a Impressionism work, depicting Bathing, held at Art Gallery of Ontario.
The painting depicts a woman in a bathtub, her body facing away from the viewer. She is bent forward, with her right arm extended and her left arm resting on the edge of the tub. The woman's skin is rendered in soft, muted tones, with subtle gradations of color that suggest a sense of warmth and intimacy. In the background, a pink curtain hangs from the ceiling, adding a touch of elegance to the scene. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the woman is lost in thought. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of 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.
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