Self-Portrait
1899
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Paul Cezanne
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
See the richer artist page1899
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Self-Portrait is a 1899 ink by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man with a bushy beard and glasses, wearing a flat cap and a loose jacket. His face is drawn quickly, with rough lines that leave some areas fuzzy. One hand holds a pipe, and the other rests on his chest. The artist used a scratchy, uneven style that feels more like a quick note than a polished drawing. This was made using a method where the image is drawn on a smooth stone, then transferred to paper. Next, look up lithography to see how this technique works.
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
