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Bather Stepping into a Tub, c. 1890 (pastel and charcoal on blue laid paper mounted
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Bather Stepping into a Tub, c. 1890 (pastel and charcoal on blue laid paper mounted
3469057 Bather Stepping into a Tub, c.1890 (pastel and charcoal on blue laid paper mounted on backing board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 55.9x47.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright
Media ID 18261503
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This print showcases Edgar Degas' masterpiece, "Bather Stepping into a Tub" created around 1890. The artwork, rendered in pastel and charcoal on blue laid paper mounted on backing board, measures 55.9x47.6 cm and is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Degas, a renowned French Impressionist artist (1834-1917), skillfully captures the essence of this intimate moment with his signature style. The figure depicted is a female model gracefully stepping into a tub, her back turned towards us. Through loose brushstrokes and delicate shading, Degas conveys movement and light in an almost ethereal manner. The composition exudes tranquility as we witness the bather engaged in her private ritual of washing. The viewer becomes immersed in the scene as if peering through a keyhole into this secluded space. Degas' ability to capture fleeting moments with such sensitivity makes this piece truly remarkable. The nude woman's pose evokes both vulnerability and strength simultaneously - she stands tall yet exposed before us. This juxtaposition adds depth to our understanding of femininity within society during that era. As we admire this extraordinary work of art, let us appreciate its contribution to French Impressionism while acknowledging its timeless beauty that transcends time and place.
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