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Le Bain (The Bath)

Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed abstract composition with curved lines, a central boat-like figure with masts and sail-like cloths adorned with floral arrangements, butterfly-like shapes with humanoid figures on the sides, and a decorative base with scrolls and floral motifs encapsulating banners and the text "LE BAIN".

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1748, published in or after 1754
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4881 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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