Bather Sleeping by a Brook

Bather Sleeping by a Brook

Gustave Courbet

1845

oil

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting shows a woman lying naked on a white sheet, which is draped over rocks. She's leaning on her left elbow, looking to her right. Her right arm is stretched out, and her hand is touching a tree branch. The background is dark, with some greenery and a hint of blue sky. The woman's body is relaxed, and her expression is calm. The artist has used a lot of white and light colors to make her stand out against the darker background. The painting feels peaceful and intimate. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Gustave Courbet.

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