Bather in the Woods

Camille Pissarro

Created:
Movement:
1895
Impressionism
key Notes:
Impressionist landscape, Naturalistic depiction
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Dimensions:
23 3/4 x 28 3/4 in. (60.3 x 73 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Bather in the Woods," created by Camille Pissarro in 1895, depicts a female figure in a natural setting, reflecting the artist's interest in the interplay of light and color within the landscape. This work is representative of Pissarro's exploration of Impressionism and his focus on the human figure in harmony with nature during this period of his career.

Description of the work:

"Bather in the Woods" by Camille Pissarro, created in 1895, depicts a female figure partially draped in a white garment, positioned amidst a lush, verdant landscape characterized by dappled light filtering through the trees. The composition employs a palette of greens and earth tones, with loose brushwork that conveys a sense of movement and the interplay of light and shadow in the natural environment.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bather in the Woods