Bathers 1875

"Bathers" by Paul Cézanne, painted in 1875, is a prime example of the artist's exploration of form and color. The composition features a group of nude figures in a landscape, with a pond serving as a central focal point. The artist's characteristic use of broad brushstrokes and distinct color planes creates a sense of depth and volume, while the simplified forms emphasize the solidity of the figures. This painting, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies Cézanne's pivotal role in the development of Post-Impressionism and his influence on 20th-century art.