Who painted Self-Portrait [recto]?

Self-Portrait [recto] was painted by Paul Cézanne in 1898.

Where can I see Self-Portrait [recto]?

Self-Portrait [recto] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Self-Portrait [recto]?

Self-Portrait [recto] is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Self-Portrait [recto]?

Museum-quality prints of Self-Portrait [recto] are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Self-Portrait [recto]

Paul Cézanne , 1898

Self-Portrait [recto] 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, lower right in graphite: de 1/2; by later hand, upper right verso in graphite: PH / 1950; lower right verso stamped in red: RECETTE PARTICULIERE / DE / HÉNDAYE / PONT / DOUANES

About this work

Overview

Self-Portrait [recto] is a drawing by Paul Cézanne, created in 1898 using graphite on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a bald man with a short beard and mustache, his head tilted slightly. The subject is likely the artist himself, captured in a candid moment.

Technique & Style

Cézanne employed chiaroscuro, using contrasting light and dark to convey depth, particularly around the eyes and jaw. The graphite strokes are loose and uneven, contributing to a sense of spontaneity.

Context

The warm, light brown tone of the paper provides a subtle backdrop for the graphite drawing, influencing the overall mood of the portrait.

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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,…