Aug 7, 2017
Strandbad Interlaken. ca. 1930. Martin Peikert.
34 1/2 x 49 5/8 in./87.6 x 126 cm
This archetype of Art Deco female fitness presents a compelling reason to find one's first resort at the bathing beach of Interlaken. A tiny but famous town situated in a narrow strip of valley between two stunning lakes in the heart of Switzerland, Interlaken created an Olympic pool, bandshell and beach in front of the lake for a combination spa / riviera-like experience for its guests. Note Peikert's superb artistry at the model's midriff, where the line of the mountain plummets directly into the curve of the woman's white belt, then onward into the snowcapped peak – accommodated perfectly by the crook of the elbow.
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