Artwork
Eta is Bathing
Eta is Bathing is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist Vilmos Aba-Novák. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Eta is Bathing is a 1924 oil painting by Hungarian artist Vilmos Aba-Novák, held in the Hungarian National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nude woman bathing, partially submerged in water, lost in thought with her eyes closed and face tilted upwards.
Technique & Style
Aba-Novák employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, with a light source from the left, contrasting the warm skin tones against a dark background, characteristic of the Art Nouveau style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1924, Eta is Bathing is part of the Hungarian National Gallery's collection, reflecting Aba-Novák's contributions to Hungarian modern art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vilmos Aba-Novák (Hungarian: Aba-Novák Vilmos, until 1912: Hungarian: Novák Vilmos; March 15, 1894 – September 29, 1941) was a Hungarian painter and graphic artist.
