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Studies Including Madame Cezanne

Studies Including Madame Cezanne, by Paul Cézanne, graphite, 1886
Studies Including Madame Cezanne, by Paul Cézanne, graphite, 1886

Studies Including Madame Cezanne is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This drawing on wove paper is a work by Paul Cezanne, created in 1886.

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Inscribed:by later hand, upper right verso in graphite: LI; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: 101

About this work

Overview

This drawing on wove paper is a work by Paul Cezanne, created in 1886. It features multiple studies on a single sheet.

Subject & Meaning

The sheet contains two distinct pencil drawings: a bouquet of flowers and a portrait of a woman's face, likely Madame Cezanne, rendered with gentle lines and downward-cast eyes.

Technique & Style

The sketches exhibit a loose, expressive style characterized by visible pencil marks and subtle shading, conveying a sense of quiet intimacy.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Paul Cézanne

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,…

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Who painted Studies Including Madame Cezanne?

Studies Including Madame Cezanne was painted by Paul Cézanne in 1886.

Where can I see Studies Including Madame Cezanne?

Studies Including Madame Cezanne is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Studies Including Madame Cezanne?

Studies Including Madame Cezanne is associated with Impressionism.

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