The artwork titled “Study for The bathhole” was created by Thomas Eakins in 1883. It belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of photography.
The artwork depicts a serene and picturesque riverside scene, featuring a group of unclothed men engaged in the act of bathing. Positioned on a stone structure extending into the water, they exhibit various postures and movements, capturing a sense of candidness and naturalism. The background is dominated by a dense array of trees, lending an aura of tranquility and seclusion to the setting. The photograph, rendered in sepia tones, underscores the realism of the moment, emphasizing both the human form and its harmonious interaction with nature.
