The sculpture depicts a male figure in a squatting pose, leaning forward with both arms resting on a ledge or bar. The subject is entirely nude, revealing a detailed portrayal of the human form with emphasis on muscles and posture. The sculpture is crafted from a dark, bronze-colored material. The surface appears polished and slightly reflective. The artwork is presented on a square, flat tabular surface. The sculpted figure appears almost life-sized in proportion.

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Bather

medalist Alexandre Charpentier (French, 1856 - 1909)

c. 1890

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall: 15.2 x 13.7 cm (6 x 5 3/8 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Adult profiles and older: its museum's description or title mentions nudity. How works are placed

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