This is a drawing of two figures in a forest. The black and white drawing depicts two unclothed individuals situated in a forest clearing. They are surrounded by tall trees with distinct, vertically aligned trunks and sparse foliage that forms a canopy overhead. The texture of the trees and the ground is created using dense lines and hatching. The figures are portrayed in a contemplative or relaxed pose, with one figure seated and the other standing, holding fabric draped around the lower body. The scene is intimate and serene, with a focus on the contrast between the natural setting and the human form.
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This is a drawing of two figures in a forest. The black and white drawing depicts two unclothed individuals situated in a forest clearing. They are surrounded by tall trees with distinct, vertically aligned trunks and sparse foliage that forms a canopy overhead. The texture of the trees and the ground is created using dense lines and hatching. The figures are portrayed in a contemplative or relaxed pose, with one figure seated and the other standing, holding fabric draped around the lower body. The scene is intimate and serene, with a focus on the contrast between the natural setting and the human form.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bathers (Les baigneuses)

Alphonse Legros

Medium
drypoint
Classification
Print
Accession number
1950.4.9
Credit line
Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Woman
  • Nude
  • Tree
  • Water
  • Figures

NGA object ID 37588. 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.