Leaving the Water (La sortie du bain)

Félix Vallotton

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of two abstract figures in contrasting light and dark shades. The image features two stylized figures, one seated and one bending forward, depicted in a minimalist black-and-white style. The figures are composed using solid, flat areas of black against a natural, light-colored background, creating a strong contrast. The use of negative space highlights the forms and contours of the figures, giving them a sense of movement and interaction.