Woman Bathing
1742
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1742
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Woman Bathing is a 1742 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a woman kneeling by a low wooden tub, looking at her reflection in a handheld mirror. She’s dressed in a simple robe, her hair tied back. Next to her is a small basket on the floor, and a hanging lamp glows faintly in the background. The artist used soft shading to show light and shadow, giving the scene a quiet, intimate feel. The mirror’s reflection is slightly blurred, like a real glance. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
