The artwork titled “Bather,” created by Rene Magritte in 1925 in Brussels, Belgium, is an exemplary piece rendered in oil on canvas. Measuring 50 by 100 centimeters, this artwork belongs to the Art Deco movement and is classified under the genre painting genre. It is currently housed in the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi in Charleroi, Belgium.
In the artwork, a reclining female figure dominates the foreground. The figure, stylized in a manner unique to the Art Deco aesthetic, is depicted with angular yet simplified features, highlighting a sense of modernity and abstraction. The woman is portrayed lying on a black surface, against a backdrop that suggests a room with a large circular object. This object, possibly a sculpture or a fixture, rests on a pedestal situated near a window or an open space that reveals a serene, distant landscape. The juxtaposition of geometric and organic forms within the composition conveys a harmonious blend of stylized elegance and contemplative tranquility. The subdued yet varied palette accentuates the serenity and abstract quality of the scene, reflecting the characteristic visual language of the Art Deco period.
