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The Bathers at Étretat

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It's a scene that immediately draws you in, a moment captured in time on a pebbled shore; the water shimmers, an almost acidic green, holding a crowd of figures. The people, a motley crew of bathers, are a sight. Many of them are in the sea, some with hats bobbing on the surface, while others are in the process of entering or leaving the water. A small boat in the background adds depth to the scene, filled with more figures, who appear to be either arriving or watching. A woman with a splash of pink on her hat and another is reaching for a long, red cloth, adding a striking visual element to the scene. The sea itself is dynamic, the brushstrokes giving the impression of movement and a slight breeze. The overall feeling is one of leisure and observing a private moment.

The Bathers at Étretat

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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1899

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6400 × 4906 px
647 × 496 mm

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