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

Studies Including Madame Cezanne

Paul Cezanne

1886

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Studies Including Madame Cezanne is a 1886 graphite by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Cezanne
When & what style?
1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image shows a sketchbook page with two pencil drawings. The left drawing depicts a bouquet of flowers, while the right drawing is a portrait of a woman's face. The woman's face is rendered in soft, gentle lines, with her eyes cast downward. The sketches are rendered in a loose, expressive style, with visible pencil marks and subtle shading. The overall effect is one of quiet intimacy, as if the artist has captured a private moment. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this sketch, you might want to look into the work of Cezanne, Paul.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Cezanne
Artist

Paul Cezanne

Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.

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