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The Artist's Son Leaning on his Elbow, by Paul Cezanne, graphite, 1887

The Artist's Son Leaning on his Elbow

Paul Cezanne

1887

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Artist's Son Leaning on his Elbow is a 1887 graphite by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Cezanne
When & what style?
1887 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting is called The Artist's Son Leaning on his Elbow. It was made by Paul Cezanne around 1887. The artist used graphite on wove paper to create this work, which is a notable fact about the piece. This drawing is part of the Impressionism and Realism movements, which is interesting because it combines different styles. You can learn more about similar works at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Cezanne
Artist

Paul Cezanne

Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.

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