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Suzanne Bathing
The painting depicts the main figure Suzanne bathing in a natural landscape setting. The theme is taken from the Old Testament – the story of Susanna, popular among Renaissance and Baroque painters, focusing on the motif of voyeurism. Suzanne turns her gaze away, adopting a modest gesture by holding a piece of white cloth, suggesting the moment she realizes she is being watched.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Tamara Lempicka
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Date of birth and death
June 16, 1894 – March 18, 1980
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Art Deco
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Significant works
The Dream (1927), Self-portrait Tamara in a Green Bugatti (1929), The Musician (1929), Adam and Eve (1932)
Information about the work
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Year:
1938
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
private collection
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Theme:
nude, religious, mythology, femininity, modesty
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting expresses the conflict between the innocence and sexuality of a woman, combining biblical motifs with a modernist artistic approach. The contrast between the calm, natural background and the figure emphasizes their alienation and symbolic character.
The key to interpreting the work
Pay attention to the harmony between the geometric stylization of the figure and the naturalistic landscape. Interpret the painting as an attempt to reconcile religious elements with a modern portrayal of the female form.See other works by this artist
