Cat. 11 The Bathers, 1899–1904
Abstract
This entry places Cezanne’s Bathers within a larger chronology of related works by examining the figures each depicts, and addresses the painting’s relationship to the artist’s so-called erotic compositions and to works by other artists, including works from antiquity; Cezanne’s use of contours; and Provence’s symbolic link to Arcadia.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Historical Art and Culture Studies
Art
Aesthetics
and Perception
French Literature and Poetry
Publication details
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Document type
- Book chapter