The Three Bathers
1894
Félix Vallotton's bold illustration graced the cover of the influential Parisian magazine La revue blanche in 1897, capturing the eye with its stark black-and-white contrast. Associated with the Nabis movement, Vallotton stripped away unnecessary details to create a stylized scene of three women bathing, their smooth, pale bodies floating against a dark, rippling sea. This striking graphic design helped define the magazine's avant-garde identity, which also featured works by friends like Toulouse-Lautrec and Bonnard. The initials 'FV' tucked in the corner are the artist's signature on this masterful piece.
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