Standing Bather, Seen from the Back 1879

"Standing Bather, Seen from the Back" is a painting by Paul Cézanne completed in 1879. This work exemplifies Cézanne's exploration of the human figure through a simplified, almost geometric, perspective. The bather's back is presented as a solid form, rendered with broad strokes and muted colors, reflecting Cézanne's interest in capturing the essence of form through volume and light. The background, a blurred landscape of greens and blues, further emphasizes the figure's solidity and the artist's focus on the interplay of light and shadow.