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The Bathers

Russell T. Limbach

1927

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern Nude

Dominant colour

The Bathers is a 1927 by Russell T. Limbach, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Russell T. Limbach
When & what style?: 1927
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows three simple, ghostly figures in a dark, rocky landscape. The background is rough and shadowy, with jagged shapes that look like cliffs or hills. The people are pale, almost glowing against the dark, with one standing and two sitting or crouching near a small, flat area. The artist used mostly black and white, with the figures standing out sharply. The dark tones make the scene feel quiet and mysterious, like a nighttime hike. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more of their collection.