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Study of the Allegorical Figure France in Rubens' "The Exchange of the Two Princesses"

Paul Cezanne

1884

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Study of the Allegorical Figure France in Rubens' "The Exchange of the Two Princesses" is a 1884 ink by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Cezanne
When & what style?: 1884 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketchbook page features a study of the allegorical figure France from Rubens' "The Exchange of the Two Princesses." The drawing is rendered in graphite, pen, and brown ink on wove paper. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose, with flowing lines and expressive gestures. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of texture and depth, adding to the overall energy of the piece. The sketch is a testament to the artist's skill and attention to detail. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Cezanne, Paul.