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Male and Female Bathers with Umbrella

Alfred Grévin

1860

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

Male and Female Bathers with Umbrella is a 1860 gouache by Alfred Grévin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Alfred Grévin
When & what style?: 1860 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two people half-submerged in water, holding an open umbrella above them. The person on the right has a pale face, dark hair tied back, and a yellow earring. The water around them is rough, with quick brushstrokes suggesting movement. The umbrella’s fabric is soft and blurry, almost like a dream. The loose, sketchy style makes the scene feel spontaneous, as if caught in a moment. The Romantic movement often played with emotion and nature’s wildness—this painting fits right in. Check out Romanticism to see how artists used drama and nature in their work.