Robert Laurent (American, born France, 1890–1970). <em>The Bather</em>, ca. 1925. Alabaster, 26 3/4 × 22 1/16 × 13 9/16 in., 305 lb. (67.9 × 56 × 34.4 cm, 138.35kg). Brooklyn Museum, Carll H. de Silver Fund, 35.1009. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 35.1009_front_PS9.jpg)

The Bather

Artist:Robert Laurent

Medium: Alabaster

Dates:ca. 1925

Dimensions: 26 3/4 × 22 1/16 × 13 9/16 in., 305 lb. (67.9 × 56 × 34.4 cm, 138.35kg)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 35.1009

Image: 35.1009_front_PS9.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Statue of nude, seated woman with long hair that flows in stylized waves over bent proper right knee to ground; torso twisted; proper left arm arches over head and proper right arm bent with hand in hair at back of neck; body has smooth polished surface and hair is textured with horizontal striations. Condition: Good; large chip in front bottom edge; some yellowing of stone around edge.

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