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Woman Seated, Wiping Her Left Hip, 1890s / 1911. Creator: Edgar Degas
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Woman Seated, Wiping Her Left Hip, 1890s / 1911. Creator: Edgar Degas
Woman Seated, Wiping Her Left Hip, 1890s/1911
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This print by Edgar Degas, titled "Woman Seated, Wiping Her Left Hip" captures a moment of intimate vulnerability and quiet contemplation. Created in the late 19th century or early 20th century, this artwork exemplifies Degas' mastery of realism and his ability to depict everyday scenes with extraordinary detail. In this piece, we see a nude woman seated on a wooden base, her body delicately sculpted from pigmented beeswax. The artist's meticulous attention to anatomical accuracy is evident as he portrays the woman wiping her left hip with shredded fabric. The sculpture's lifelike quality evokes empathy for the subject's potential injury or discomfort. Degas' choice of medium adds depth and texture to the artwork. Beeswax lends an organic warmth to the sculpture while metal lids, wood, rope, and cork enhance its tactile appeal. Through these materials and techniques, Degas invites us into his artistic world where reality meets imagination. Displayed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. , this masterpiece showcases not only Degas' technical skill but also his ability to capture human emotion through art. By immortalizing this private moment of personal hygiene, he reminds us that even mundane actions can hold profound beauty when observed with an artist's eye. As we gaze upon "Woman Seated, Wiping Her Left Hip" we are transported back in time to witness both the physicality and emotional depth captured within this stunning creation by one of France's most
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