Woman Bathing by Raphaël Collin. A back-view of a nude woman standing in a sun-dappled forest clearing, holding a white towel.
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Woman Bathing

Raphaël Collin

1880 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A serene and luminous study of a nude figure standing amidst lush green foliage.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Olive green, Deep burgundy, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted around 1880 by Raphaël Collin, this oil on canvas captures a quiet moment of a woman bathing outdoors. The soft, diffuse light and delicate brushwork characteristic of French academic realism create a tranquil and timeless atmosphere, highlighting the harmony between the human form and the natural world.

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