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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
- 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.