The Bathers
1902
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1902
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows a group of people bathing in a natural setting. It's interesting because Cezanne played with balancing the energy of the bodies and the calmness of the environment. He used simple poses and groupings to achieve this balance, and some of these figures might be from his other works. Look up the technique of impasto to learn more about how artists like Cezanne create textured effects in their paintings.
