Leaving on the Water 1882

"Leaving on the Water," painted in 1882 by Paul Cézanne, is a striking example of the artist's signature Post-Impressionist style. The composition, featuring a group of figures in a boat on a river, is characterized by Cézanne's characteristic use of bold brushstrokes and simplified forms, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The painting's palette, dominated by rich hues of blue, green, and purple, captures the atmospheric light of the setting, while the figures, though depicted with minimal detail, convey a sense of weight and presence. This work is a testament to Cézanne's exploration of form, color, and space, making it a key example of his influential contribution to 20th-century art.