The Bathers
- Artist
- Jean-Honore Fragonard
- Date
- c.1765
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Louvre
"The Bathers" is an exemplar of Jean-Honoré Fragonard's renowned work. Being a master in the Rococo style, he portrays a scene of intimacy and veiled eroticism, typical of genre painting. In this particular piece, the splendid use of oil paints brings to life the hedonistic atmosphere, teeming with exuberance and elegance synonymous with Fragonard's work. The painting is set on a canvas, where Fragonard's remarkable facility is showcased meticulously, encapsulating the mood of the Ancien Régime.
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