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Le Vase de tulipes (Tulipes in a Vase), by Paul Cezanne, oil, 1896

Le Vase de tulipes (Tulipes in a Vase)

Paul Cezanne

1896

oil

canvas

From the collection of Norton Simon Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Le Vase de tulipes (Tulipes in a Vase) is a 1896 oil by Paul Cezanne, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Tulip, held at Norton Simon Museum.

Who painted this?
Paul Cezanne
When & what style?
1896 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Norton Simon Museum

About this work

This painting shows a still life of tulips in a vase. The flowers are red, and the vase is dark green. There are also some fruits on the table, like oranges and lemons. The background is light blue. The flowers are painted in a loose, expressive style. The brushstrokes are visible, and the colors are bold. The vase is simple, but it's painted in a way that makes it look interesting. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of Paul Cézanne.

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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