Artwork
July
July is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist Otto Henry Bacher. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
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A woman sits naked on a sunlit lawn, her back turned to us. The grass glows green, and her skin looks warm in the summer light.
Bacher painted this in 1893 while visiting East Hampton. He was from Cleveland but worked in New York. The model’s name was never written down—just the quiet moment she shared with the artist.
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Overview
July is a painting by Otto Bacher, created in 1893 during the artist's visit to East Hampton, Long Island, New York. The work depicts a serene summer scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a nude female model seated on a lawn with her back turned towards the viewer, capturing a quiet, intimate moment in a sunlit setting.
Technique & Style
Bacher employed a sun-dazzled composition, rendering the grass in vibrant greens and the model's skin in warm tones, evoking the sensations of summer light.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1893, July is associated with Bacher's time in East Hampton. The artist, originally from Cleveland, was based in New York City. The model remains anonymous.
Artist & collection
Artist
Otto Henry Bacher (May 31, 1856, Cleveland - August 16, 1909, Bronxville, New York) was an American artist; primarily known for his etchings and illustrations. He also painted oils in a variety of genres.
