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After Bathing, by János Vaszary, oil, 1903

After Bathing

János Vaszary

1903

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

After Bathing is a 1903 oil by János Vaszary, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
János Vaszary
When & what style?
1903 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts two women in a quiet, intimate moment. The woman on the left is nude, standing on a circular mat with her head tilted back and her right arm raised above her head. She is facing left, with her body turned slightly towards the viewer. The woman on the right is dressed in a long, dark dress with a white apron and a white collar, and she is holding a white cloth or towel. The background of the painting is dark and muted, with subtle shading and texture that adds depth and dimension to the scene. The overall mood of the painting is one of calmness and serenity, with the two women lost in their own thoughts and actions. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of János Vaszary
Artist

János Vaszary

This Hungarian artist painted scenes both intimate and urban, from sunlit bathers to glowing city nights.

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