after the bath woman drying herself edgar degasIn Femme schant son bras gauche (after the bath), Degas reveals a precious intimacy, a moment of vulnerability and relaxation. The painting shows a naked woman absorbed in the simple act of drying her arm. The soft contours of her body, the texture of the towel and the warmth of the colours used evoke a tactile, almost palpable sensation. With her impressionistic approach, the artist has succeeded in capturing a genre scene that celebrates the beauty