Madame Cezanne with her Head Lowered

Madame Cezanne with her Head Lowered

Paul Cezanne

1894

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman's head tilted downward, her eyes closed. Her hair is pulled back, and her face is relaxed. The artist used graphite on wove paper to create this piece. The woman's features are softly rendered, with gentle lines and subtle shading. Her head is positioned at an angle, giving the impression that she is lost in thought. This sketch is a great example of Cezanne's work, and it's a good introduction to his style. If you want to learn more about his techniques and artistic approach, you might want to explore the movement of Impressionism.

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