Four Bathers

1918

Hans Purrmann

Associated Names
Hans Purrmann

Artist, German, 1880 - 1966

This is an illustration of five figures by a body of water. The scene shows minimalistic lines outlining the figures, with subtle curves indicating their forms. Three figures are standing in the water with arms in different positions, while two have their backs turned. The other two figures are seated, engaged in relaxed or playful gestures. Light strokes suggest vegetation nearby. The simple lines create a sense of tranquility and intimacy.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.8 x 20.5 cm (7 x 8 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 28.4 x 34.1 cm (11 3/16 x 13 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.325

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(E. Weyhe, Inc., New York?); Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased January 10, 1976; gift to NGA, 2002. [1]
[1] The corresponding receipt only indicates a print of "Nude Bathers," so it is possible the present provenance relates to 2002.98.326.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: H. Purrmann

Wikidata ID

Q76342073

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