The Bather 1889 - 1894

"The Bather" is a marble sculpture by Edmund Austin Stewardson, created between 1889 and 1894. The sculpture, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a nude female figure in a contemplative pose, seated on a rock with her hand resting on her head. The figure's graceful form and the delicate carving of the surrounding reeds create a sense of tranquility and beauty, showcasing Stewardson's talent for capturing the human form. The sculpture is an example of the Academic style, with its emphasis on classical principles of beauty and realism.