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The Foot Bath (Drying Out), by Thomas Rowlandson, ink, 1792

The Foot Bath (Drying Out)

Thomas Rowlandson

1792

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Foot Bath (Drying Out) is a 1792 ink by Thomas Rowlandson, a Romanticism work, depicting Bathing, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Thomas Rowlandson
When & what style?
1792 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a woman drying her feet after a bath. It's a quiet moment, but what's interesting is the way the artist used simple lines and gentle colors. The woman's face is calm, and her pose is relaxed, which adds to the peaceful atmosphere. Check out the work of artist: Rowlandson, Thomas, to see more of his gentle scenes.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Rowlandson
Artist

Thomas Rowlandson

Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.

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