Neried and Tritons 1867

"Neried and Tritons" is a painting by Paul Cézanne, created in 1867. The painting depicts a group of mythological figures, including a reclining female nude (possibly a nymph), two tritons, and a sea monster in a wooded landscape. Cézanne’s early works often explored mythological and historical themes, and this painting reflects his interest in the work of earlier artists like Eugène Delacroix. Though often overlooked in the context of his later, more mature style, this work showcases Cézanne's development of a distinct brushwork, visible in the painting’s loose and impressionistic style.