The artwork titled “Baigneuse” was created by William-Adolphe Bouguereau in 1870. This piece, executed in oil on canvas, belongs to the Academicism art movement and is categorized under the genre of nude painting (nu). With dimensions of 95 by 190.5 centimeters, it is currently housed at the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation in Púbol, Spain.
In the artwork, a solitary, full-length nude female figure stands against a backdrop that subtly hints at a natural setting, with an earthy, brownish composition. The woman’s gaze is contemplative, as she delicately sweeps her long hair with both hands. Bouguereau’s meticulous brushwork and rendering of the human form create a soft, almost luminous skin tone, capturing the play of light on the body with a lifelike precision. Draped over a rock beside her is a white cloth, adding a sense of texture and depth to the scene. The composition and posture evoke classical ideals of beauty and grace, which are hallmarks of Bouguereau’s Academicism style.
