1887
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Artist's Son is a 1887 graphite by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a boy sitting on the ground, leaning back with one arm stretched out. His legs are bent, and his head tilts slightly to the side. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a quick sketch. The drawing looks unfinished, with light shading and no background details. It feels more like a study than a polished work. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists used quick sketches like this.
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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