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Bathers

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of abstract humanoid figures. The drawing consists of two main sets of figures, one pair of figures at the top and an individual figure at the bottom. The figures are roughly sketched using light lines. The top figures consist of one standing figure and one seated or crouched figure, while the bottom figure appears to be in motion. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures. The simplicity of the lines and lack of detail in the figuration suggest an emphasis on capturing motion or form.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk on green laid paper
Dimensions
3129 × 3791 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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