1888
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of the Artist's Son is a 1888 graphite by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketchbook page features a pencil drawing of a man's head, tilted to the right. The subject's eyes are closed, and his hair is neatly combed back. The artist's use of bold lines and shading creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The drawing is rendered in a range of values, from the dark shadows under the subject's eyes to the lighter tones of his forehead and cheek. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the subtle curves of the subject's nose and the gentle slope of his eyebrows. The simplicity and elegance of this drawing are reminiscent of the works of Paul Cézanne, a master of Impressionism.
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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