The Bathers (Large Plate)

1896-1897

Paul Cezanne

Associated Names
Paul Cezanne

Artist, French, 1839 - 1906

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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    colored lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Karl Leubsdorf

  • Dimensions

    image: 41.5 x 51 cm (16 5/16 x 20 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 48.2 x 62.9 cm (19 x 24 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1979.58.1


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1983

  • Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., May 1983.

Wikidata ID

Q65576072

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