Who painted Madame Cezanne?

Madame Cezanne was painted by Paul Cézanne in 1898.

Where can I see Madame Cezanne?

Madame Cezanne is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Madame Cezanne?

Madame Cezanne is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Madame Cezanne?

Museum-quality prints of Madame Cezanne are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Madame Cezanne

Paul Cézanne , 1898

Madame Cezanne is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, upper right in graphite: XIII; by later hand, upper left in graphite: 25

About this work

Overview

Madame Cezanne is a graphite drawing on wove paper executed by Paul Cézanne in 1898. The work measures only a few inches and occupies a modest corner of the sheet, presenting a brief, informal study rather than a finished composition.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a seated woman turned in profile, her posture relaxed and the figure rendered with a sense of immediacy. The lack of facial detail and the loose handling of the form suggest the drawing was intended as a quick observation of gesture rather than a portrait with narrative intent.

Technique & Style

Cézanne employed rapid, sketchy graphite strokes that verge on scribbles, emphasizing overall shape and movement over precise delineation. The lightness of the paper and the minimal tonal variation create a fleeting impression, reflecting the artist’s interest in capturing the essential geometry of the figure through spontaneous line work.

History & Provenance

Created toward the end of the 19th century, the drawing belongs to a period when Cézanne frequently produced informal studies to inform larger oil compositions. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s studio inventory, later entering a private collection before being acquired by the museum that now displays it.

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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,…