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Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat
Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
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Overview
Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat is a painting executed in oil paint by Paul Cézanne in 1890. It is a self-portrait of the artist and is now part of the Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Cézanne wearing a straw hat, with his face rendered in dark tones and a prominent black beard and mustache. The image presents a straightforward representation of the artist.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The contrast between the dark tones of the artist's face and the light yellow background adds to the painting's visual interest.
Context
Cézanne was a French painter associated with the Post-Impressionist movement, and his work played a significant role in the transition from 19th-century Impressionism to early 20th-century avant-garde styles.
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Artist
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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