Woman Combing Her Hair, Edgar Degas

Woman Combing Her Hair, Edgar Degas

- Subject of the work: A woman combing her hair - Drawing technique: Degas primarily used pastels and charcoal for his drawings - Story: The artwork captures a quiet moment of a woman grooming herself. It showcases Degas' interest in depicting everyday life scenes. - Colors: Soft, muted tones are commonly used by Degas to create an intimate atmosphere. - Type of paint used: Pastels The meaning behind this artwork is to portray the mundane yet beautiful moments that often go unnoticed. Degas was known for his depictions of ballet dancers and other aspects of women's daily lives. Some specific information about "Woman Combing Her Hair" includes its dimensions (approximately 15 x 19 inches) and it is currently part of the collection at Musée d'Orsay in Paris. This work can be purchased as canvas prints, posters, oil painting reproductions, or high-resolution images.

Style

Edgar Degas belonged to the Impressionist movement style during this period. However, he also experimented with various techniques influenced by Realism and Classical art traditions. His focus on capturing transient moments and human gestures made him stand out within Impressionism.