1888
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cushion of an Armchair is a 1888 graphite by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a simple cushion on an armchair. The lines are loose and rough, like quick pencil strokes. The paper looks old and yellow, and the drawing fills most of the page. The artist didn’t worry about perfect shapes—just the basic form. The lines are light in some spots, heavier in others, almost like a shadow study. Next, check out Realism to see how artists focused on everyday objects this way.
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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