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Women Bathing, by School of Fontainebleau, oil, 1598

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Overview

Women Bathing is a 1598 oil by School of Fontainebleau, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?
School of Fontainebleau
When & what style?
1598 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
Uffizi Gallery

About this work

In this painting, two women are depicted in a bathing scene. The woman on the left is seated with her back to the viewer, while the woman on the right is facing forward. Both women are nude, with their hair styled in a similar manner. The women are set against a backdrop of red curtains, which are adorned with gold tassels. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of intimacy and quiet contemplation. This painting is reminiscent of the works of the School of Fontainebleau.

About the artist

Artist

School of Fontainebleau

The School of Fontainebleau painted elegant nudes in cool, shadowy forests and marble halls, blending myth and luxury.

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