Cinq baigneuses c. 1879 - 1882

"Cinq baigneuses" is a preparatory drawing by Paul Cézanne, created between 1879 and 1882. The sketch depicts five nude bathers in a landscape setting, rendered in loose and gestural strokes of charcoal. This preparatory drawing shows the artist’s process in developing his composition, where he explores the human form and its relationship to the surrounding environment. The simplified forms and bold outlines characteristic of Cézanne's style are evident in this work.