Bather and Maid 1900 - 1901

"Bather and Maid" is an oil-on-canvas painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created between 1900 and 1901. The painting depicts two women outdoors, one dressed and the other partially undressed, as she dries her hair. Renoir, known for his Impressionist style, captures a fleeting moment of daily life with soft brushstrokes and a focus on light. The use of muted colors and the relaxed pose of the figures create a sense of intimacy and tranquility. This work demonstrates Renoir's mastery of depicting the female form and capturing the essence of Impressionism through light, color, and movement.