Jaguar was painted by Paul Cézanne in 1872.

Where can I see Jaguar?

Jaguar is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Jaguar?

Jaguar is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Jaguar

Paul Cézanne , 1872

Jaguar is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Paul Cézanne. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:small sketch of man's head on verso

About this work

Overview

Paul Cézanne’s drawing titled Jaguar was executed in 1872. Rendered in graphite on wove paper, the work belongs to the artist’s early period and exemplifies his interest in rendering animal forms through line and tonal variation.

Technique & Style

The piece employs graphite to build volume and texture, using cross‑hatching and subtle shading to suggest the animal’s musculature. Cézanne’s handling of the medium reflects a transitional approach, merging the observational precision of academic drawing with an emerging emphasis on structural simplification.

History & Provenance

Created during Cézanne’s formative years, Jaguar predates his later, more celebrated canvases. The drawing’s provenance traces back to the artist’s personal collection before entering public holdings, though specific ownership details remain limited in the record.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paul Cézanne

Paul Cézanne ( say-ZAN, UK also siz-AN, US also say-ZAHN; French: ; Occitan: Pau Cesana; 19 January 1839 – 22 October 1906) was a French Post-Impressionist painter whose work introduced new modes of representation,…