Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Bather Gazing at Herself in the Water (detail), c. 1910. The Barnes Foundation, BF217. Public Domain.
Weekdays: $39; Weekends: $49; members free
About the Tour
Each month, Spotlight Tours focus on a different artist or theme, allowing for a deeper dive into specific areas of the collection.
The bather is one of the most common motifs in art history. From ancient Athens to 20th-century Paris and beyond, artists have presented bathing figures in a variety of mediums for a myriad of reasons, whether instructional, titillating, or allegorical. This tour focuses on how the trope was used over time and how bathing scenes by modern artists showcase a new way of seeing and appreciating natural and physical beauty.
Includes access to the collection before and after the tour.
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Highlights Tour
This one-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors. Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes.
Private Collection Tour: Favorite Artists
Choose your favorite artists in the collection for a private one-hour experience for up to eight guests.
Private Collection Tour
Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes. This tour is a private one-hour experience for you and up to seven guests.