The Bathers (Large Plate) by Paul Cézanne

The Bathers (Large Plate) 1896 - 1897

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"The Bathers (Large Plate)" is a lithograph by Paul Cézanne, created between 1896 and 1897. The composition depicts a group of nude figures in a landscape setting. Cézanne's characteristic use of bold, simplified forms and heavy outlines is evident in the rendering of the bathers, trees, and rocks. This work exemplifies Cézanne's exploration of the human figure and his interest in the interplay of light and shadow. The lithograph is a study for one of Cézanne's most iconic paintings, "The Large Bathers."