The Bathers 1910

"The Bathers" is a 1910 engraving by American artist Timothy Cole. The print depicts a scene from a painting by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, a prominent French artist of the Barbizon school. Cole was renowned for his meticulous engravings of famous paintings, and this work, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases his skill in capturing the delicate light and atmospheric qualities of Corot's original composition. The scene portrays three nude bathers in a river, bathed in the soft light of twilight, with the trees and foliage providing a sense of privacy and seclusion. The engraving's fine lines and subtle tonal variations convey the tranquil mood of Corot's painting.