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Untitled, by Paul Cezanne, ink, 1896

Untitled

Paul Cezanne

1896

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1896 ink by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Cezanne
When & what style?
1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows four nude figures outside in a loose, sketchy style. One person sits bent over, another lies on the ground, and two others stand or crouch nearby. The background has hills, trees, and a cloudy sky—all drawn quickly with light pencil strokes. The figures look more like quick studies than finished figures, which fits how the artist often worked. The scene feels casual, like a moment caught in nature. Next, check out how this artist used lithography.

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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