Description
Edgar Degas's Seated Woman Combing Her Hair is a masterpiece of French Impressionism that has captivated art lovers since its creation in 1885. This painting depicts a woman sitting on a chair, combing her hair with an ivory comb. The composition of the painting is impressive, as Degas manages to capture the beauty and elegance of the woman in her relaxed and natural posture.
Degas' artistic style is characterized by his ability to capture light and movement in his paintings. In Seated Woman Combing Her Hair, Degas uses a loose, rapid brushstroke technique to create a sense of movement in the painting. The colors used in the work are soft and delicate, giving the painting a sense of tranquility and serenity.
The story behind the painting is fascinating. Degas was known for his love of dance and opera, and the woman in the painting is believed to have been a dancer from the Paris Opera. The woman in the painting is portrayed with an elegance and grace that suggests she is a professional dancer.
One of the lesser known aspects of the painting is that Degas painted it in an unusual vertical format for him. Most of his works are horizontal, but in Seated Woman Combing Her Hair, Degas decided to experiment with a vertical format to create a sense of height and elegance in the painting.