Tartar Bath, Resting Room, 1840. Creator: Auguste Raffet

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Tartar Bath, Resting Room, 1840. Creator: Auguste Raffet

Tartar Bath, Resting Room, 1840

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is an exquisite 19th-century lithograph created by the renowned French artist, Denis Auguste Marie Raffet. This work of art, dated 1840, is currently housed in the esteemed Art Institute of Chicago's vast collection. The image portrays a serene scene inside a Tartar bathhouse, a popular European spa destination during the time. Three men, dressed in bathrobes, are shown taking a break from their bathing routine in the resting room. The men, seated around a low table, engage in conversation, their relaxed expressions and postures conveying a sense of camaraderie and tranquility. The room's interior is adorned with intricate patterns and rich colors, reflecting the exotic allure of the Tartar culture. Raffet masterfully employs the lithograph technique, creating a lithotint effect in black on ivory chine laid down on buff wove paper. The monochromatic palette adds to the image's timeless appeal, transporting viewers to a bygone era. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of human connection make this piece a must-see for art enthusiasts and historians alike. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to contemplate the simple pleasures of communal bathing and the enduring power of friendship. The Tartar Bath, Resting Room, by Auguste Raffet, serves as a testament to the artist's skill and the enduring allure of the human experience.

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