3-051-669 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Young Woman Washing herself, 1896. Additional Info: A young woman stands washing herself. The room is simple and austere. There is no indication of opulence or a luxurious way of life. Half turned away, the girl’s naked back and slender figure is illuminated by light from the window in the background. The window seems to echo the picture’s upright format, marking a separation from the world outside. Is it sunlight or moonlight that we see, morning or evening, day or night?