1865
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
The Bath is a 1865 oil by Prilidiano Pueyrredón, depicting Bathing, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting shows a woman sitting in a bathtub, looking up and to her left. Her body is mostly submerged in the water, with her breasts and shoulders visible above the surface. She has dark hair and is not wearing any clothes. The woman's expression is calm and relaxed, and her gaze seems to be directed at something outside the frame. The bathtub is white and appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The background of the painting is dark and muted, which helps to focus attention on the woman and the bathtub. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face and body. Look up Prilidiano Pueyrredón next.
Prilidiano Pueyrredón (January 24, 1823 – November 3, 1870) was an Argentine painter, architect and engineer. One of the country's first prominent painters, he was known for his costumbrist sensibility and preference for everyday themes.
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