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Still Life with Ginger Jar Sugar Bowl and Oranges, by Paul Cezanne, oil, 1902

Still Life with Ginger Jar Sugar Bowl and Oranges

Paul Cezanne

1902

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Still Life with Ginger Jar Sugar Bowl and Oranges is a 1902 oil by Paul Cezanne, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Cezanne
When & what style?
1902 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a still life arrangement of everyday objects on a table. The items include a white ginger jar, a sugar bowl, and a plate of oranges. The objects are placed on a tablecloth with a floral pattern, which adds a pop of color to the scene. The painting is rendered in a style that emphasizes bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist has used a range of hues to capture the textures and tones of the objects, from the smoothness of the ceramics to the roughness of the oranges. The painting is a beautiful example of Paul Cézanne's work, and it can be found at the Museum of Modern Art.

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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