Bather
Henry Kreis
In the "Bather," a nude woman grasps her robe (a support for the figure) as if startled by an intruder. A variety of textures can be seen: the figure was carved with a smooth chisel and sanded; the hair and drapery were carved with a narrow-toothed chisel; and the base was carved with a wide-toothed chisel. The eyes are blank as is common in his monumental figures.
Artist
Date of Birth
(1899-1963)
Date
by 1942
Medium
Limestone
Dimensions
37 3/4 x 12 x 6 5/8 in. (95.885 x 30.48 x 16.8275 cm.)
Accession #
1942.5
Credit Line
Henry D. Gilpin Fund
Copyright
© artist or artist's estate
Category
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