Edgar Degas - Combing the Hair 1895

Combing the Hair 1895
Combing the Hair
1895 124x150cm oil/canvas
National Gallery, London, UK

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From National Gallery, London:
This important work depicts one of the artist's favourite subjects in his later years. It is based on several drawings and an earlier pastel. The bold treatment of the subject and limited range of colour are typical of Degas's works of this period.