Artwork
Diana at the Bath
Diana at the Bath is an oil painting by the Art Brut artist Lorser Feitelson. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Diana at the Bath is a mythological oil painting created by Lorser Feitelson in 1922, currently part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt and nature, in a bathing scene, drawing on classical mythology for its subject matter.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work reflects Feitelson's approach to traditional mediums, though specific stylistic characteristics of the piece are not detailed in available information.
History & Provenance
Created in 1922, the painting's history prior to its acquisition by the Brooklyn Museum is not extensively documented in the provided sources.
Context
Painted in 1922, 'Diana at the Bath' situates itself within early 20th-century artistic explorations of classical themes, though Feitelson's unique interpretation within this context is not specified.
Legacy
The painting's impact or influence on subsequent artistic works or movements is not detailed in the available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lorser Feitelson (1898–1978) was an artist known as one of the founding fathers of Southern California–based hard-edge painting.
