1890
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bellows in Front of a Fireplace is a 1890 graphite by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a fireplace with a bellows lying on the hearth. Above it, a log rack holds a few split logs, and the mantel has a small vase or object. The lines are loose and quick, with some shading to show depth. The artist focused on simple shapes and rough textures. The fire’s glow isn’t shown—just the tools and wood around it. Look up Impressionism next to see how artists like Cezanne used light and quick marks.
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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