The Bathers (Small Plate)

About this work

This sketch shows five naked people in a wooded area. The trees are loose, green brushstrokes, and the figures have simple, rounded shapes. Some stand, some crouch, and one child sits in the center. The colors are soft—pale blues, yellows, and greens—with quick, uneven lines. The artist used a printing method called lithography, which lets colors blend in a sketchy way. The scene feels casual, like a quick study of people in nature. Look up lithography to see how this technique works.