The artwork, titled “Woman with Maid Bathing,” was created by Felix Vallotton in 1896. Associated with the Cloisonnism art movement, this painting measures 52 x 66 cm and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu). It is currently housed within a private collection.
The painting features two female figures, both nude, in an outdoor setting, appearing to wade in shallow water. The figure on the left is seen from behind, her back and full figure delicately rendered with smooth contours and a soft use of color. She is holding hands with another female figure on the right, whose body seems more illuminated and rendered in a pale hue, giving her an almost luminescent quality. The background features a dark, expansive landscape with a cloud-filled sky that contrasts with the bright figures in the foreground. The use of bold outlines and vivid color planes exemplifies the Cloisonnism technique, creating a striking visual impact that emphasizes the forms of the figures and the serene, intimate nature of their interaction.
