Study of Puget's "Hercules Resting"
1879
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1879
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This quick sketch shows a seated man’s back and shoulders, his head turned slightly to the side. His left arm rests on a chair, and his right hand holds a staff. The lines are loose and sketchy, with no details on his face or clothes. The drawing looks like a practice study—just a few strokes to capture the shape and posture. It’s based on a famous sculpture by Puget, but Cezanne simplified it. Next, check out Cezanne, Paul to see how he turned sketches like this into paintings.
