Who painted Study of Puget's "Hercules Resting"?

Study of Puget's "Hercules Resting" was painted by Paul Cézanne in 1879.

Where can I see Study of Puget's "Hercules Resting"?

Study of Puget's "Hercules Resting" is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Study of Puget's "Hercules Resting"?

Study of Puget's "Hercules Resting" is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Study of Puget's "Hercules Resting"?

Museum-quality prints of Study of Puget's "Hercules Resting" are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Study of Puget's "Hercules Resting"

Paul Cézanne , 1879

Study of Puget's "Hercules Resting" is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower right in graphite: XXV; by later hand, upper right in graphite: 47

About this work

Overview

This drawing is a study by Paul Cézanne, created around 1879, based on Pierre Puget's sculpture 'Hercules Resting'. It is executed in graphite on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a seated male figure with his back and shoulders visible, his head turned to the side, resting his left arm on a chair and holding a staff with his right hand. The drawing simplifies the original sculpture, capturing its overall shape and posture.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by loose, sketchy lines, with minimal detail, particularly on the figure's face and clothing. The simplicity and few strokes suggest a practice study, focusing on capturing the essential form.

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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,…