Seated Bather
1914
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1914
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a woman sitting, naked except for a white cloth around her hips. She is facing the viewer, looking straight ahead. Her hair is brown and tied up, and her skin is pinkish. There is a tree and some greenery behind her. The background is blurry, with some blue and white. The woman's body is relaxed, with one leg crossed over the other. Her arms are resting on her thighs. The painting is done in a soft, impressionistic style, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the play of light on the woman's skin. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir.