1882
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study of "Venus de Milo" is a 1882 graphite by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quick, loose drawing of a woman’s body and face. The lines are rough and uneven, like hurried strokes. The paper has a slight yellow tone, and the edges look like it’s torn or worn. The artist didn’t focus on details—just the basic shapes and curves. It’s more about movement than perfection, almost like a quick note to remember a pose. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists like this played with light and sketchy lines.
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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