“Bathers” is an oil on canvas artwork created by Kazimir Malevich, dating circa 1932. This painting, measuring 98.5 x 79 cm, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls within the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork depicts three male figures standing in the foreground, their bodies rendered in a stylized manner characteristic of Expressionism. The figures are presented in full-frontal nudity, with the central figure notably lacking facial features, which draws focus to the texture and form of the bodies. The background is a series of horizontal bands in varying colors, creating an abstract and somewhat surreal landscape. The juxtaposition of the stark, pale bodies against the vibrant, multicolored background contributes to the emotive and dynamic quality of the painting. The use of bold lines and contrasting colors amplifies the sense of intensity and rawness, hallmarks of Malevich’s later work in the Expressionist style.