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Still Life with Compotier

Still Life with Compotier, by Paul Cézanne, oil, 1890
Still Life with Compotier, by Paul Cézanne, oil, 1890

Still Life with Compotier 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.

About this work

Overview

Still Life with Compotier is a 1890 oil painting by Paul Cézanne, a key figure in the Post-Impressionist movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a simple still life arrangement, featuring everyday objects such as fruit, a compote bowl, and a cloth on a dark table.

Technique & Style

Cézanne employed thick, impasto brushstrokes and short, choppy strokes to convey light and shadow, giving the composition a textured, lively quality.

History & Provenance

The work is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Paul Cézanne

Artist

Paul Cézanne

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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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Still Life with Compotier?

Still Life with Compotier was painted by Paul Cézanne in 1890.

Where can I see Still Life with Compotier?

Still Life with Compotier is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Still Life with Compotier?

Still Life with Compotier is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Still Life with Compotier?

Museum-quality prints of Still Life with Compotier are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.