"Swimmers" exemplifies Katherine Bernhardt's distinctive approach to printmaking, where bold gestural marks and vibrant color create a sense of movement and immediacy on paper. This 2022 lithograph captures the essence of aquatic motion through Bernhardt's characteristic layering of six colors, applied with a confident hand across Somerset Velvet White paper stock. The work balances representation and abstraction, suggesting fluid bodies in water while maintaining the artist's signature expressive energy that privileges the mark-making process itself. The scale at 26 1/2" x 30" commands attention as a substantial edition print, inviting viewers into an intimate engagement with Bernhardt's gestural vocabulary. This piece represents a significant acquisition for collectors drawn to contemporary printmaking that honors the medium's traditions while pushing its expressive boundaries. As part of a limited edition of 175, the work retains exclusivity while remaining accessible compared to unique pieces. Bernhardt's practice consistently merges influences from abstraction and figuration, creating compositions that feel both spontaneous and carefully considered. "Swimmers" demonstrates why her work has garnered considerable museum interest and collector recognition, offering a dynamic entry point or meaningful addition to collections focused on contemporary works on paper.