Who painted Three Heads, One of Madame Cezanne?

Three Heads, One of Madame Cezanne was painted by Paul Cézanne in 1884.

Where can I see Three Heads, One of Madame Cezanne?

Three Heads, One of Madame Cezanne is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Three Heads, One of Madame Cezanne?

Three Heads, One of Madame Cezanne is associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of Three Heads, One of Madame Cezanne are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Three Heads, One of Madame Cezanne

Paul Cézanne , 1884

Three Heads, One of Madame Cezanne is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower right in graphite: XXXI; by later hand, upper right in graphite: 61

About this work

Overview

Paul Cézanne’s drawing titled Three Heads, One of Madame Cézanne dates from 1884. Executed in graphite on wove paper, the work presents three studies of the artist’s wife, each rendered with the careful line work characteristic of Cézanne’s draftsmanship.

Subject & Meaning

The composition focuses on three separate portraits of Madame Cézanne, offering varied angles and expressions. By repeating the figure, Cézanne explores the nuances of facial structure and the interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing his interest in capturing the essence of a single subject through multiple viewpoints.

Technique & Style

Rendered in graphite, the drawing showcases Cézanne’s precise yet fluid handling of line. The medium allows for subtle gradations of tone, while the wove paper provides a smooth surface that supports fine detail. The work reflects the artist’s transition toward a more analytical approach to form that would later inform his paintings.

History & Provenance

Created in 1884, the drawing belongs to the period when Cézanne was intensively studying portraiture and the human figure. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s personal collection before entering public holdings, though specific ownership details remain limited in the record.

Madame Cezanne with her Head Lowered, Paul Cézanne

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Artist & collection

Artist

Paul Cézanne

Paul Cézanne ( say-ZAN, UK also siz-AN, US also say-ZAHN; French: ; Occitan: Pau Cesana; 19 January 1839 – 22 October 1906) was a French Post-Impressionist painter whose work introduced new modes of representation,…