Ladies Bathing
1721
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
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Jean-Baptiste Pater
Jean-Baptiste Pater (December 29, 1695 – July 25, 1736) was a French rococo painter.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Ladies Bathing is a 1721 oil by Jean-Baptiste Pater, a Rococo painting work, depicting Bathing, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a group of women and children bathing in a serene outdoor setting. The scene is set near a body of water, with lush greenery and trees surrounding the bathers. The women are depicted in various states of undress, with some wearing loose robes and others completely nude. In the foreground, a woman is shown washing a child, while another woman sits on a rock, gazing out at the viewer. The atmosphere is peaceful and intimate, with the warm sunlight casting a gentle glow over the scene. The use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes creates a sense of calm and tranquility, drawing the viewer into the serene world of the painting. If you're interested in exploring more works that feature bathing as a subject, you might want to check out other paintings that depict this theme.
Jean-Baptiste Pater (December 29, 1695 – July 25, 1736) was a French rococo painter.
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