Bathing at Long Branch, - "Oh, Ain't it Cold!"

1871

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

Bathing at Long Branch, - "Oh, Ain't it Cold!" is a 1871 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

Three women stand close together on a wooden pier, shivering. The one in the middle holds a towel, pointing toward the water while the others react—one clutches her arms, the other looks surprised. Their dresses are simple, with high collars and long sleeves, and the background shows waves crashing against the shore. The title hints this is about a cold dip in the ocean, but the women look more worried than excited. Their body language says it all: they’re bundled up, and the water isn’t inviting. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this print in person.