The Bathers (Large Plate)

Paul Cézanne, 1896–1897

This is a painting of a landscape with multiple figures and trees. The scene depicts a group of nude figures within a natural setting, framed by trees and rugged mountainous terrain in the background. The figures are styled with minimal detail but exude a sense of form through subtle shading, and they occupy various poses: reclining, standing, and interacting with the environment in a tranquil manner. The landscape is characterized by a softly rolling meadow and trees that sway gently, complementing the human forms with their natural curves. The style suggests an impressionistic influence with a focus on capturing the mood and atmosphere of the scene through loose, expressive brushstrokes and a play of light and shadow. The palette is understated, with muted earth tones and subtle highlights, mediating the harmony between the figures and their pastoral surroundings.
Artist
Paul Cézanne
Date
1896–1897
Type
Print
Medium
colored lithograph
Dimensions
41.5 × 51 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a landscape with multiple figures and trees. The scene depicts a group of nude figures within a natural setting, framed by trees and rugged mountainous terrain in the background. The figures are styled with minimal detail but exude a sense of form through subtle shading, and they occupy various poses: reclining, standing, and interacting with the environment in a tranquil manner. The landscape is characterized by a softly rolling meadow and trees that sway gently, complementing the human forms with their natural curves. The style suggests an impressionistic influence with a focus on capturing the mood and atmosphere of the scene through loose, expressive brushstrokes and a play of light and shadow. The palette is understated, with muted earth tones and subtle highlights, mediating the harmony between the figures and their pastoral surroundings.

Paul Cézanne