Artwork
Le Bain (The Bath)
Le Bain (The Bath) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix Vallotton. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le Bain (The Bath) is a 1894 woodcut by Félix Vallotton, a Swiss-French artist associated with the Les Nabis group. The print is a small, black-and-white depiction of a woman bathing.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a woman seated on a wooden chair beside a round tub, with her back to the viewer. A small window on the left allows light into the space, creating a simple and intimate atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Vallotton employed the woodcut technique, carving away areas to create white spaces and achieving a sharp, bold contrast. This method is characteristic of his restrained and modern aesthetic, which was influenced by artists such as Holbein and Ingres.
Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Édouard Vallotton (French: ; December 28, 1865 – December 29, 1925) was a Swiss and French painter and printmaker associated with the group of artists known as Les Nabis.
