Bathing soldiers (the Builders of the bridge) 1960

"Bathing Soldiers (the Builders of the Bridge)", a 1960 oil painting by Dmitri Zhilinsky, depicts a group of men bathing in a river. The painting captures the lightheartedness of a summer day, with the men laughing and playing in the water. The bridge in the background, a symbol of construction and progress, suggests that these are soldiers who are also working on a vital infrastructure project. The painting showcases Zhilinsky's talent for capturing the human form, as well as his understanding of the nuances of light and color. The painting is considered a representative work of Soviet Realism, a style that emphasized social and political themes, particularly the achievements of Soviet society.