The artwork titled “Bath,” created by Zinaida Serebriakova in 1926, belongs to the Art Deco movement and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu).
In “Bath,” Zinaida Serebriakova presents a serene composition featuring two nude female figures. The central figure is seated, with her eyes cast downward and a gentle expression on her face, her long braid draping over her shoulder. To the right, another figure stands with her back to the viewer, engaged in the act of drying her hair. The use of warm earthy tones and soft lighting imbues the scene with a sense of intimacy and tranquility, capturing a private moment of contemplation and self-care. The background is an abstract blend of dark hues, which serves to highlight the curvature and form of the subjects’ bodies, accentuating the tactile softness of their skin. Serebriakova’s skilled rendering of the human form and her subtle play of light and shadow reflect the aesthetics of the Art Deco movement, emphasizing elegance and refinement.
