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Still Life With Cherries And Peaches, by Paul Cezanne, oil, 1893

Still Life With Cherries And Peaches

Paul Cezanne

1893

oil

canvas

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Still Life With Cherries And Peaches is a 1893 oil by Paul Cezanne, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Cezanne
When & what style?
1893 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a still life arrangement on a table, featuring a white cloth draped over the edge. On the left side of the table, a white plate is piled high with cherries, while on the right side, a smaller white plate holds a few peaches. Behind the plates, a green vase sits on the table, adding a pop of color to the scene. The background of the painting is a muted mix of greens and browns, which complements the warm tones of the fruit and vase. The overall effect is one of quiet simplicity, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty in everyday objects. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore 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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