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The sculpture depicts a male figure in a squatting pose, leaning forward with both arms resting on a ledge or bar. The subject is entirely nude, revealing a detailed portrayal of the human form with emphasis on muscles and posture. The sculpture is crafted from a dark, bronze-colored material. The surface appears polished and slightly reflective. The artwork is presented on a square, flat tabular surface. The sculpted figure appears almost life-sized in proportion.
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The sculpture depicts a male figure in a squatting pose, leaning forward with both arms resting on a ledge or bar. The subject is entirely nude, revealing a detailed portrayal of the human form with emphasis on muscles and posture. The sculpture is crafted from a dark, bronze-colored material. The surface appears polished and slightly reflective. The artwork is presented on a square, flat tabular surface. The sculpted figure appears almost life-sized in proportion.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Bather

Alexandre Charpentier

Date
c. 1890
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall: 15.2 x 13.7 cm (6 x 5 3/8 in.)
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
2004.138.1
Credit line
Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Romantic
  • Nude
  • cast
  • Acquired after publication of Medals
  • full figure
  • figure
Provenance

(David and Constance Yates, New York); purchased 8 November 2004 by NGA.

Inscription

lower right in monogram: AC

NGA object ID 131088. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.