Bend in the River 1868

"Bend in the River" (1868) by Paul Cézanne, a prominent French Post-Impressionist painter, depicts a landscape scene featuring a bend in a river, possibly the Arc River near Aix-en-Provence. The dark, thick brushstrokes characteristic of Cézanne's style create a sense of depth and texture, while the subdued color palette adds to the overall somber mood. The painting highlights Cézanne's fascination with nature and his exploration of form, structure, and light, evident in the way he captures the interplay of light and shadow on the rocky riverbank and the towering trees.