1903
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Château Noir 1903 is a 1903 oil by Paul Cezanne, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Monastery, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a yellow building on a hill, surrounded by trees. The building has a dark roof and is partially hidden by the trees. The painting is done in an impressionist style, with visible brushstrokes and vivid colors. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. To learn more about the artist's use of color and light, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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