The artwork titled “Woman in Bathtub” was created in 1973 by the artist Alex Colville. It belongs to the genre of nude painting (nu) and is part of the Art Movement known as Contemporary Realism.
The artwork features a woman seated in a bathtub, her nude body exposed with a naturalistic portrayal characteristic of Contemporary Realism. The figure is depicted looking downward, her short, blonde hair casting soft shadows over her face. Her legs are slightly spread, knees drawn up, and her arms resting on the tub’s edges in a relaxed manner. The surrounding environment is a bathroom with white tiled walls that add to the stark and intimate atmosphere of the scene. A figure shrouded in a dark robe stands at the foot of the tub, with only the lower body and hands visible, adding a layer of narrative intrigue to the composition. The precise, detailed rendering of forms and textures contributes to the overall realism and contemplative quality of the painting.