Edgar Degas, Bather Sponging Her Knee, ca. 1883–84 https://t.co/Wupy0lTfLo

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Throughout the 1860s his success & fame grew. In 1867 a major exhibit of his work was shown at the Exposition Universelle. He was appointed Chevalier. Shepherdess & her Flock (1862-3), Louise Millet (c1863) & Study for the Bather (c1863)

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In 1840, he had a portrait accepted by the Salon. Between 1841-5 he lived in Cherbourg, Paris & Le Harve. In Paris he wd meet Troyon, Charles Jacques & Daumier. In 1847 he gained success with Oedipus & Winnower (1848), Peasant with Wheelbarrow (c1848) & the Bather (1846-8)

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Bathers, 1920
Pablo Picasso
Pastel

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Unspoiled pockets of nature give rise to healing springs, and travelers who find them know better than to waste an opportunity to rest. The warm pools will mend wounds and soothe the bathers' weary bodies, leaving them feeling revitalized. They never seem to remain for long.

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Antonio Carracci (1583-1618)-'landscape with bathers'-oil on canvas-ca 1616 Boston-Museum of Fine Arts

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