The Bather 1942

"The Bather" (1942) by John Whorf (1903-1959) depicts a lone woman sitting on a rocky shore, her back to the viewer, contemplating the water. The painting, executed in a loose and impressionistic style, uses bright colors and sweeping brushstrokes to capture the warmth and light of a summer day. The figure's nudity and the tranquility of the scene evoke themes of nature, solitude, and introspection. The painting is considered an example of Whorf's signature style, which often incorporated female figures into landscapes.