Bathers in Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques 1889

"Bathers in Brittany," a lithograph by Paul Gauguin, is part of the “Volpini Suite” from 1889. This artwork depicts a single, nude female bather from behind, standing on a beach and drying herself after bathing. The scene is composed with a stark contrast of black and white lines, typical of Gauguin's style. The composition is simple and direct, with the figure dominating the foreground. The artist's use of bold lines and simplified forms contribute to the striking impact of the lithograph. This print is a classic example of Gauguin's exploration of the human form in the context of the natural world, a prominent feature of the Synthetism art movement he helped to pioneer. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.