
Bather Stepping into a Tub
Edgar Degas (French) ca. 1890 Degas's fascination with the theme of a nude figure entering water can be traced back to his student years, during which he copied an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi after Michelangelo depicting a man climbing over a riverbank. This particular artwork is one of seven pastels in which Degas explores a contemporary interpretation of this subject. The woman in the painting, positioned in a zinc bathtub with her arms and legs spread in a precarious manner, vividly exemplifies the blend of physical awkwardness and sensuality that is characteristic of Degas's portrayals of bathers. Make a statement in any room with this framed poster, printed on thick matte paper. The matte frame that's made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class. • Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm) • Paper weight: 189 g/m² • Lightweight • Acrylite front protector • Hanging hardware included • Blank produ