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Large Bathers
The largest painting from Cézanne's series of bathers, considered his masterpiece and one of the groundbreaking works of modern art. It depicts a group of nude figures against a landscape backdrop, addressing the traditional theme of nudity in nature but with an original and innovative interpretation. The composition influenced artists such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Paul Cézanne
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Date of birth and death
19 January 1839 – 22 October 1906
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Natinality
French
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Style
Post-Impressionism, pioneering geometric form in painting, color modulation, multiple perspectives
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Significant works
Mont Sainte-Victoire series, The Card Players, The Bathers, Pyramid of Skulls, Rideau, Cruchon et Compotier
Information about the work
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Year:
1900
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
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Theme:
Mythological theme, nudity, nature, group of people
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work explores the idea of harmony between man and nature and the boundaries of depicting space and form. It shows the development of modern art, inspiring subsequent generations of artists to formal experimentation.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret in the context of the transition from Post-Impressionism to avant-garde trends of the 20th century, with particular emphasis on influence on Cubism and Fauvism.See other works by this artist
