Tepidarium 1853

Théodore Chassériau's 1853 painting "Tepidarium" depicts a scene of Roman women bathing and relaxing in a tepidarium, a warm room in a Roman bathhouse. Chassériau was known for his historical subjects and the use of warm color palettes in his works, which contribute to a sense of sensuality and intimacy in this painting. The work is considered a prime example of Romanticism, a movement that favored emotion and imagination over reason and classical forms.