1890
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Fireplace Tongs and Poker is a 1890 graphite by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a fireplace poker and tongs drawn in loose, quick lines. The shapes are simple but slightly wobbly, like they were drawn fast. Shadows are soft, and the paper has a warm, yellowish tone. The artist focused on basic shapes—circles for the handles, straight lines for the metal. This kind of sketch was likely practice for bigger paintings. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists used quick sketches like this.
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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