Badende Am Waldsee 1919

"Badende Am Waldsee" (Bathers by the Forest Lake) is a 1919 painting by German Expressionist artist Otto Mueller. The work depicts two nude figures seated in a lush forest setting, their forms rendered with bold, expressive strokes. Mueller's signature use of vibrant colors and simplified shapes creates a sense of emotional intensity and immediacy, characteristic of his artistic style. The painting is a poignant portrayal of human connection and the beauty of nature, reflecting the artist's fascination with the primal and the natural world.