Artwork
The Bather
The Bather is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1920.661
About this work
Overview
The Bather is a print by Félix Bracquemond, created around 1865. It is a nude figure study held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman floating in water with outstretched arms, surrounded by densely branched trees. Her face is turned upwards, and her hair is loose, conveying a sense of relaxation and freedom.
Technique & Style
The artist employed rapid, expressive lines to capture the movement of the water and foliage, exemplifying a novel approach to representation at the time.
Context
The Bather's innovative style is associated with the emerging Impressionist movement, characterized by its emphasis on capturing fleeting moments and effects of light and texture.
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Artist
Félix Henri Bracquemond was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker. He played a key role in the revival of printmaking, encouraging artists such as Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro to use this technique.
