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The Bathers (Large Plate)

Paul Cezanne

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene with nude figures in a landscape. The composition shows human forms in a natural setting with trees and large rock formations or hills in the background. The figures are depicted engaging with their environment, with two standing and one reclining on the ground. The background features a mountainous landscape under a clouded sky, framing the figures. The style is sketch-like, with visible pencil strokes creating movement and fluidity within the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1896-1897
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4290 × 3521 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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