1884
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Seated Bather [verso] is a 1884 graphite by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a woman sitting with her back to us. She's naked, except for a towel or cloth draped over her arm. Her body is simplified, with basic shapes. The drawing looks simple, but it's actually very detailed. Cezanne used simple lines to create a sense of volume. To learn more about this style, look into the technique: sfumato.
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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