The artwork titled “Before Bathing” was created by the artist Paul Delvaux in the year 1933. It is a piece that falls within the Expressionism art movement and is classified as a portrait genre.
In the artwork, two women are depicted in an intimate setting. The woman in the foreground is nude, with her long hair cascading down her chest, standing with her hands on her hips. Her facial expression seems contemplative as she gazes downward. The second woman stands close to the first, clad in undergarments, with her arms almost folded in front of her. The scene is set indoors, characterized by a warm, intimate light which lends an air of intimacy and privacy to the composition. The detailed depiction of the figures highlights Delvaux’s skill in capturing the human form, while the muted, warm color palette emphasizes the serene and introspective atmosphere of the moment before bathing.
