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Victor Chocquet and an Angel for "The Apotheosis of Delacroix"

Victor Chocquet and an Angel for "The Apotheosis of Delacroix", by Paul Cézanne, ink, 1879
Victor Chocquet and an Angel for "The Apotheosis of Delacroix", by Paul Cézanne, ink, 1879

Victor Chocquet and an Angel for "The Apotheosis of Delacroix" is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing, created in 1879, is a preparatory work by Paul Cézanne for a larger composition.

Technique & Style

Executed in graphite, pen and brown ink, and watercolor on wove paper, the piece showcases Cézanne's skill in mixed media.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Paul Cézanne

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,…

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Who painted Victor Chocquet and an Angel for "The Apotheosis of Delacroix"?

Victor Chocquet and an Angel for "The Apotheosis of Delacroix" was painted by Paul Cézanne in 1879.

Where can I see Victor Chocquet and an Angel for "The Apotheosis of Delacroix"?

Victor Chocquet and an Angel for "The Apotheosis of Delacroix" is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Victor Chocquet and an Angel for "The Apotheosis of Delacroix"?

Victor Chocquet and an Angel for "The Apotheosis of Delacroix" is associated with Impressionism.

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