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Undergrowth

Paul Cezanne

1890

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Post-Impressionism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Undergrowth is a 1890 oil by Paul Cezanne, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?: Paul Cezanne
When & what style?: 1890 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with trees and bushes. The scene is set in a wooded area, with tall trees in the background and smaller bushes in the foreground. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and gray dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The artist's use of color and texture creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The painting's style is reminiscent of Impressionism, with its emphasis on light and color. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the painting's sense of drama and tension. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to look up the artist Paul Cézanne.