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Bathing Woman

Albrecht Altdorfer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person seated on a flat surface. They are mostly nude, with part of their upper and lower body visible. The person is in a seated position, leaning slightly forward with their left arm resting on their left knee. Their head is turned downwards, partially obscuring their facial features. They have long hair cascading over their shoulders and are wearing a distinctive cap. The person's form is muscular, with textured skin. There are no visible articles of clothing apart from the cap, and they are not holding any objects. In the background, architectural elements such as a column and a ledge or wall suggest a structured environment with textured stone or brickwork.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1520/1530
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
1794 × 2225 px
Public Domain
Yes
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