The bather 1879

This painting of a nude by William Bouguereau titled The Bather is of a young woman who is sitting peacefully on her tunic which is placed over some rocks by the shore. She appears to be pensive while removing something from the sole of her foot. Perhaps she has trodden on a pebble or piece of shell. She has a very slim slender youthful figure which Bouguereau has depicted brilliantly.

  The above account is my interpretation of the work and should in no way be taken as fact.

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Bouguereau was a master of detail which can be seen in the way he has skilfully painted the hands and feet in this painting.

  The Bather facial detail