Paul CézanneLes Grands Baigneurs. The Large Bathers. 1896-98.

Original colour lithograph, hand-drawn by Cezanne at the lithography studio of Auguste Clot. Paris. 1896-98. Commissioned, and edition issued by Ambroise Vollard. From the 'blue' edition of 100 (see note below).

Reference: Douglas Druick - Cezanne Graphic Work. No 1. Venturi: Cezanne - The Prints. no 1157.

Provenance: Isselbacher Gallery, New York.  Private Collection, USA. Weiderstein Associates, Private Collection, USA.

Beautiful impression with very fresh colours. On cream laid MBM paper, as issued. Sheet; 483 x 630 mm. Image:  426 x 515 mm.

Framed in a period-style gold leaf frame.

Note: There were two editions of this lithograph both issued by Ambroise Vollard in 1896-98. The first is characterised by a rather sombre green tonality. The second, as here,  is in the lighter more lively blue-ish tonality. The two editions were printed one after the other at the same period. It is not known for certain but it is believed that the second edition was printed at the request of Cezanne as he was dissatisfied by the colour range of the first.