The artwork titled “Baptism,” created by Marcel Duchamp in 1911, is a painting from the Post-Impressionism movement. Executed in oil on canvas, the dimensions of the artwork are 91.4 x 65.1 cm. It is classified as a genre painting and is part of the collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, PA, US.
The painting features two nude female figures, rendered in a style that emphasizes bold forms and intense colors. The main figure in the foreground sits with a solemn expression and drawn-forward posture, while another figure in the background appears in a more reclined and relaxed position, emanating warmth with a reddish hue. The backdrop is muted and abstract, suggesting a natural setting with indistinct forms and colors. The visual elements combine to evoke a serene and contemplative atmosphere, characteristic of the genre and the period. The use of strong, contrasting colors and exaggerated outlines reflects Duchamp’s early explorations into expressive forms, preceding his later ventures into pioneering modernist styles.
