The Bather
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a woman floating in a body of water, her arms outstretched. Trees with dense, tangled branches surround her, and the water looks rough, with lots of little lines. Her face is turned toward the sky, and her hair is loose. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement in the water and leaves. This style was new for its time. Next, look up Impressionism to see how this fits into that movement.
