Seated Bather [verso]

1882/1885

Paul Cezanne

Associated Names
Paul Cezanne

Artist, French, 1839 - 1906

The image depicts three figures in different poses. The figure on the left is seated, leaning slightly to the side with one arm behind. The middle figure is also seated, while the figure on the right is reclining. Each figure has distinct facial features and various hair lengths. The sketch focuses on the figures, with a minimal background of simple lines hinting at a landscape or horizon.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.5 x 21.8 cm (4 15/16 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.64.84.b

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Chappuis 1973, no. 523

Associated Artworks

The image features a large bowl and a smaller bottle, drawn in pencil with varying shades of gray. The bowl is positioned centrally and slightly to the right, with the bottle to the left. Both objects are placed on a flat surface with some shading in the background.

Wash Basin and Scent Bottle [recto]

Paul Cezanne

1877

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Cézanne fils, Paris. (Paul Guillaume [1891-1934], Paris). A. Chappuis, Tresserve; acquired 1966 by Paul Mellon [1907-1999]; gift 1985 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1973

  • Chappuis, Adrien. The Drawings of Paul Cezanne. 2 vols. Greenwich: New York Graphic Society, 1973.

Wikidata ID

Q64618845

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