1896
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le bain (planche en hauteur) (The Bath) (vertical plate) is a 1896 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two women in a bathroom. One is bending over a large tub, her back to us, while the other kneels beside her, holding what looks like a towel or cloth. The room is simple—just a tub, a pedestal sink in the background, and a small window with light coming through. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and everyday life. The scene feels private but also a little awkward, like a moment caught by accident. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
Jean-Louis Forain (French pronunciation: ; 23 October 1852 – 11 July 1931) was a French Impressionist painter and printmaker, working in media including oils, watercolour, pastel, etching and lithograph.
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