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Digital pigment print onto Somerset Radiant White Velvet 330gsm. Signed and numbered on the front.

Bather for Secession by Peter Doig is a 2020 digital pigment print that revisits one of the artist’s recurring motifs: the solitary figure poised between land and water. A standing bather dominates the foreground, rendered in loosely layered color with visible painterly textures that soften the contours of the body. Behind him, a deep blue expanse of water stretches across the composition, punctuated by splashes and a smaller kneeling figure, while a crescent moon hovers in the dark sky above. The scene oscillates between stillness and unease, combining dreamlike atmosphere with subtle psychological tension. Measuring 128 × 97 cm and printed on Somerset Radiant White Velvet 330gsm paper, the work was produced in an edition of 123 and is signed and numbered on the front, reflecting Doig’s continued exploration of memory, isolation, and landscape.

Peter Doig (Scotland, 1959) is a celebrated contemporary painter known for his dreamlike landscapes that blend memory, imagination, and references to art history. His works often feature rich textures and vibrant colors, evoking a sense of mystery. Doig’s art has garnered global acclaim, positioning him as one of the leading painters of his generation.

Peter Doig

Bather for Secession, 2020

Name: Bather for Secession, 2020
SKU: 16517
Price: 3540.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Digital Print on paper

Digital Print on paperDigital print on paper refers to a digital image printed with archival-grade inks on high-quality, acid-free paper. This process ensures the print can last over twenty years if properly stored. The digital file allows for future prints to be made as needed.

Edition

Edition of 123

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Painting becomes interesting when it becomes timeless.
- Peter Doig

Peter Doig is a highly acclaimed figurative painter, with works that often depict landscapes or human figures inspired by photography – be it his own or sourced - and imbued with his own personal experiences. Such personal objects as canoes feature heavily in Doig’s works (canoes are a nod to his time spent living in Canada) and although his works are figurative, they often retain a sense of dream-like mysticism due to their deeply reflective and intimate effect – White Canoe, an oil on canvas painting, encapsulates this mysticism perfectly. Further highlighting Doig’s autobiographical imprint upon his works is his Lapeyrouse Wall piece; this painting was created after Doig’s move to Trinidad and features the crumbling wall of Lapeyrouse cemetery, so named after the island’s first sugar estate founder and a stark reminder of the colonial history of Trinidad. Influenced by artists including Monet, Munch and Klimt, Doig’s art is in the vein of post-impressionism with his own added flair. (Artist website)

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What is contemporary art?

Contemporary art refers to avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or present day. The exact starting point of contemporary art varies depending on the institution, often tied to the founding year of museums or galleries that showcase the style. Contemporary art is characterized by its focus on current ideas, diverse media, and the exploration of new concepts and techniques.

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Peter Doig

Bather for Secession, 2020

128 x 97 cm

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