Woman Bathing in a Shallow Tub Flashcards
What is the context of Woman Bathing in a Shallow Tub
Degas began using pastels exclusively
in his 1886 exhibition it contained nudes and WBIAST
the drawing was criticized because of its unfeminine pose and awkward squat
What material was WBST made of?
Light green wove paper,(discoloured to warm grey) laid on silk bolting
What media was WBST made of?
Charcoal and pastel
Why did Degas paint this?
Degas loved to capture real moments and not fantasy
this depicts a woman performing an everyday task and feels expressive and simple
What elements are seen in WBST?
Line - thick and thin
Form - created with thick/thin strokes and light
Colour - skin tone and water, vibrant orange background
Texture - hatching and grainy pastel
Movement - the woman is in a fluid pose performing an action
Light - muted and soft indicating mood
What principals are seen in WBST?
composition - no face, just action and form
Contrast - harsh vs soft edges
What mood is this painting creating?
calm and simple or peaceful
because of the normality of the task and the muted colours, so sharp shapes or facial expressions, the orange BG looks like warm sunlight, realistic form and softer lines
What techniques were used to create this?
Presumably by layering charcoal sketch with pastels using his fixative
softened edges by using loose strokes
hatching and scribbling for texture
powered pastels for transparent layers?
When was WBST created?
1885
What are the dimensions of WBST?
81.3 x 56.2cm
