“The Sun Worshipper (in the Morning Sun)” is an oil painting completed in 1904 by the artist Henry Scott Tuke. The artwork belongs to the Impressionism art movement and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork depicts a nude male figure basking in the morning sunlight, positioned amidst a natural setting with lush vegetation and sparse trees. The figure stands with his arms raised, seemingly in a gesture of reverence or gratitude towards the sun. The light and color palette used are characteristic of Impressionism, emphasizing the natural beauty and serenity of the scene. The background features a sky with soft clouds, adding to the overall tranquil ambiance of the composition.
