Nude Washing Feet in a Bathtub (1924) by Pierre Bonnard

Nude Washing Feet in a Bathtub - Pierre Bonnard - 1924

Artwork Information

TitleNude Washing Feet in a Bathtub
ArtistPierre Bonnard
Date1924
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions106 x 96 cm
Art MovementIntimism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Nude Washing Feet in a Bathtub

The artwork titled “Nude Washing Feet in a Bathtub” by Pierre Bonnard, created in 1924, is an oil painting on canvas that exemplifies the Intimism movement. Measuring 106 by 96 centimeters, this nude painting (nu) is part of a private collection.

In the artwork, Bonnard renders an intimate and contemplative scene of a nude figure engaged in the everyday act of washing their feet in a bathtub. The figure is bent over, attentively attending to their cleaning, with the soft contours of their body highlighted by the delicate and diffused lighting. The background consists of a tiled wall, rendered in muted pastel colors, adding to the intimate atmosphere. The composition draws the viewer’s attention to the quiet introspection and the mundane, yet profoundly relatable, moment of personal care. The subtle interplay of light and shadow, along with the use of soft, gentle brushstrokes, showcases Bonnard’s mastery in capturing tenderness and vulnerability within the domestic sphere.

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