Who created "The Bather"?

The Bather was created by Jean Antoine Houdon in ca. 1780 or 19th–early 20th century.

When was "The Bather" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1780 or 19th–early 20th century.

Is "The Bather" in the public domain?

Yes, The Bather is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Bather

Jean Antoine Houdon

ca. 1780 or 19th–early 20th century

Medium

Terracotta

Dimensions

8 1/8 × 6 1/4 in. (20.6 × 15.9 cm)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931

Accession Number

32.100.159

Tags

Female NudesBathingWomen

Art Historical Context

Jean-Antoine Houdon, a leading French sculptor of the Neoclassical period, is celebrated for his lifelike portrayals of the human form, blending classical ideals with remarkable realism. *The Bather*, a small terracotta sculpture from around 1780—or possibly a 19th- to early 20th-century work in his style—depicts a graceful female nude in a moment of intimate bathing. Measuring just 8 1/8 × 6 1/4 inches, this intimate piece captures the subject's poised contrapposto stance and subtle musculature, evoking the poised elegance of ancient Venus figures while showcasing Houdon's mastery of anatomy....

The Bather

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