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Rocks in the Wood, by Paul Cezanne, oil, 1897

Rocks in the Wood

Paul Cezanne

1897

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Rocks in the Wood is a 1897 oil by Paul Cezanne, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Paul Cezanne
When & what style?
1897 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a cluster of large rocks in a wooded area. The rocks are brown and gray, and they're surrounded by trees with thin branches. The background is a mix of greens and browns. One interesting thing about this painting is how the artist used thick brushstrokes to create texture on the rocks and trees. It gives the painting a rough, natural feel. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist 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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