The Bather c. 1900

"The Bather" is a painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a leading Impressionist painter, from around 1900. It depicts a young woman in a white dress, partially undressed, sitting in a verdant outdoor setting. Renoir's signature use of soft, blended brushstrokes and vibrant colors, especially in the depiction of the woman's skin and the foliage, creates a sense of warmth and sensuality. The painting's subject matter, a woman in a state of semi-undress, was considered daring for its time and contributed to the development of the Impressionist movement's focus on modern life and everyday subjects.