1892
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Woman Leaning Forward is a 1892 graphite by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman’s face turned slightly to the side, her hair pulled back. The lines are loose and quick, with some shading under her chin and around her eyes. The paper has a textured, aged look, like it’s been handled a lot. The artist used light pencil strokes to suggest form rather than detail. This style was common in studies where speed mattered more than finish. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to shape faces.
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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