Banks of the Seine at Médan 1880 - 1885

"Banks of the Seine at Médan" is a watercolor painting by Paul Cézanne, completed between 1880 and 1885. This small-scale artwork showcases Cézanne's distinctive style, characterized by the use of geometric shapes and vibrant colors to depict the natural world. The painting focuses on a group of trees along the banks of the Seine River near the town of Médan, France, and Cézanne's brushstrokes create a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the solidity of the trees and the tranquility of the water. Cézanne's approach to landscape painting influenced generations of artists and cemented his place as a pioneer of Post-Impressionism.