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The Boy in the Red Vest

The Boy in the Red Vest is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.
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Overview
The Boy in the Red Vest is an oil painting by Paul Cézanne, created between 1888 and 1890. It exemplifies the artist's mature style, characterized by skill and innovation.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a seated boy wearing a red vest and white shirt, resting his head on his hand. He is set against a blue wall with a shelf and a painting, creating a simple yet contemplative scene.
Technique & Style
Cézanne's use of bold brushstrokes and geometric forms is evident in the painting. The boy's face is rendered with textured, visible brushstrokes, while the overall palette is subdued, dominated by blues, greens, and browns.
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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,…
















