19th century Bather Marble, cm 68 x 47 x 45 The sculpture depicts a bather, a classic subject in art that denotes a renewed visual fortune both in Italy and north of the Alps in the 19th century, probably captured at the moment of awakening. The work is made of marble, a material that gives the figure a smoothness and whiteness that evoke the purity and delicacy of the skin. The woman is kneeling on a base that suggests uneven ground, perhaps a rock or the shoreline. Her posture is sinuous and dynamic, with her bust slightly inclined and her arms raised and crossed behind her head. This pose, with the arms framing the head, creates a sense of grace and vulnerability. The bather's face is partially covered by her left hand, a gesture that can be interpreted in various ways: modesty, shyness, but also the attempt to shield herself from the light or to protect herself from a gaze. The eyes appear closed or half-closed, suggesting a moment of introspection. The hair is gathered in a soft hairstyle, in line with the fashion of the second half of the 19th century, which contributes to the feeling of naturalness. The figure is nude, and the anatomical rendering is careful, highlighting the soft curves of the female body with a mastery typical of 19th-century sculpture, which was often inspired by classical models but with a romantic or neoclassical sensibility. The work emanates a sense of calm and serenity, inviting the observer to contemplate the beauty of the human form and the mystery of the intimate