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This is a drawing of a group of individuals on a beach. The drawing showcases several figures engaging in activities by the shoreline. In the foreground, two figures are depicted holding up towels or pieces of cloth. The figures have an exaggerated, slightly distorted style with intricate line work, especially evident in the rendering of the water and sky. The background includes others enjoying the water, with waves lapping at the shore.
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This is a drawing of a group of individuals on a beach. The drawing showcases several figures engaging in activities by the shoreline. In the foreground, two figures are depicted holding up towels or pieces of cloth. The figures have an exaggerated, slightly distorted style with intricate line work, especially evident in the rendering of the water and sky. The background includes others enjoying the water, with waves lapping at the shore.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bathers

Max Liebermann

Medium
wood engraving on wove paper
Dimensions
image: 9.3 x 13.7 cm (3 11/16 x 5 3/8 in.) sheet: 13 x 20.5 cm (5 1/8 x 8 1/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1954.12.87
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • amusement
  • genre
  • German
  • wood engraving
  • Bathing
Inscription

lower right in graphite: MLiebermann

NGA object ID 43033. 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.