Composition, Five Bathers (Composition, cinq baigneuses)
c. 1917-1918
Pierre-Auguste Renoir created this lush scene of five bathers near the end of his life, when he was severely crippled by rheumatoid arthritis. Despite his pain, he painted these voluptuous figures with a renewed focus on classical forms and solid outlines, moving slightly away from his earlier, purely Impressionist style. The warm, fleshy tones and feathery brushstrokes capture a timeless, sun-drenched moment of feminine grace in nature. It's a beautiful testament to an artist who literally had brushes strapped to his hands just to keep creating his beloved nudes.
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