Artwork
The Bathers (Large Plate)
The Bathers (Large Plate) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Paul Cezanne. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Bathers (Large Plate) is a lithograph created by Paul Cezanne in 1896, featuring a group of nude figures in a landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a gathering of mostly male figures, some standing, others seated, amidst trees and hills. The nudes engage with one another, set against a natural backdrop. The scene's simplicity belies a complex exploration of the human form in relation to its environment.
Technique & Style
Cezanne employed simple lines and shapes to render the figures and landscape, leveraging varying shades of gray to achieve depth and texture. This tonal range imbues the image with a sense of volume, distinguishing the figures from the background.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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