The Valpincon Bather by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

There is no sexuality in The Valpincon Bather painting, comparing to other jobs from this artist. Although the woman is naked, her pose is innocent. If you want to create a sensitive atmosphere in the room while also bringing life to the design, The Valpincon Bather print is for you.

By the way, if you want to decorate the walls in your bathroom or bath, you definitely must to purchase The Valpincon Bather Auguste Dominique print. Furthermore, the canvas is waterproof and of high quality.

Artist: Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Name: The Valpinçon Bather

Type: Canvas Print

Condition: Stretched (Ready to hang) or Rolled

Quality:

Permanent Waterproof

Fresh Color Forever

Bright-coloured

Permanent sun-resistant

Some words about the “The Valpincon Bather” painting:

One of Ingres’ most evocative works, combining poetics, the beauty of a naked female body, and detailed realism.

This painting was created during the artist’s studies in Rome, and it is known by two names in world art: “The Big Bather” and “Valpinson’s Bather.” If the first name is quite logical, the second one is intriguing, even though everything is clear with this name because it is only connected with the surname of the painting’s first owner.

The naked back of the bather forms the central axis of the painting’s composition. The plot is saved from vulgarity by combining physiological authenticity with the matte smoothness of the skin.

If you examine the elements of the work closely, visually “dissecting” every detail, you can see how well thought out and constructed the composition of the “Bathers” is. Every curve of the body is subordinated to harmony and classical harmony, while the scenery surrounding the heroine only highlights the master’s lines with which he depicted the figure. As a result, the drapery of the curtain emphasizes the vertical of the back, and the curls-folds of the turban complement the young lady’s curls as well as the neat shell of the ear. The artist’s line is distinct and unbreakable, but this does not prevent Ingres from experimenting with shapes and volume.

The image is extremely plastic and serene. With the exception of the red spots on the scarf-turban, there are no flashy colors or sharp contrasts in this image.

Ingres used a bright light to illuminate his bather, emphasizing not only the beauty of the female body, but also creating a sense of intimacy and comfort. In her usual environment, the bather is completely calm and relaxed, and the viewer can enjoy the beautiful heroine, open and chaste at the same time, without shame.