Bather

c. 1890

Alexandre Charpentier

Associated Names
Alexandre Charpentier

Medalist, French, 1856 - 1909

The sculpture depicts a male figure in a squatting pose, leaning forward with both arms resting on a ledge or bar. The subject is entirely nude, revealing a detailed portrayal of the human form with emphasis on muscles and posture. The sculpture is crafted from a dark, bronze-colored material. The surface appears polished and slightly reflective. The artwork is presented on a square, flat tabular surface. The sculpted figure appears almost life-sized in proportion.

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West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G1


Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(David and Constance Yates, New York); purchased 8 November 2004 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in monogram: AC

Wikidata ID

Q63863416

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