The bathers 1925

Created in 1925, "The bathers" by Portuguese artist José de Almada-Negreiros depicts two women in swimsuits. The figures are rendered with simplified forms and bold colours, characteristic of the artist's Cubist-influenced style. The painting captures a moment of leisure, the women relaxing on a beach with a sailboat in the background. Almada-Negreiros was a key figure in the development of modern art in Portugal, known for his exploration of geometric abstraction and his use of strong colours and contrasting textures.