Купальщицы 1858

"Купальщицы" (Bathers) is an oil painting by Belarusian artist Apollinary Goravsky, created in 1858. The painting depicts a tranquil scene of two women bathing in a river, framed by a large tree and a landscape bathed in the golden glow of sunset. The scene exudes a sense of serenity and intimacy, emphasizing the beauty of nature and the simplicity of daily life. The artwork is currently housed in the Belarusian National Museum of Fine Arts in Minsk, Belarus. This painting showcases Goravsky's skillful use of light and color, capturing the warm tones of the setting sun and the lush greenery of the surrounding forest. It is a quintessential example of 19th-century Realism, a movement that emphasized everyday life and naturalism in art.