The Bather 

Warren B. Davis created "The Bather," an etching that captures a nude woman in a moment of serene repose. Davis was active during a time when the female nude was a recurring subject in art, often idealized and presented for the male gaze. However, there is a delicate tension at play here. Rather than a sensual come-hither gaze, the woman looks away, seemingly lost in thought. Davis’s artistic choices invite contemplation on the complexities of representing the female form. "The Bather" exists within a tradition, yet hints at a subversion of it. How does the simple rendering of this woman evoke feelings of both vulnerability and quiet strength? Perhaps it encourages us to reflect on the multifaceted nature of womanhood and representation in art.