Who painted Footpath in the Woods?

Footpath in the Woods was painted by Paul Cézanne in 1883.

Where can I see Footpath in the Woods?

Footpath in the Woods is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Footpath in the Woods?

Footpath in the Woods is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Footpath in the Woods

Paul Cézanne , 1883

Footpath in the Woods is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2021.165
Credit line: Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund

About this work

Overview

Footpath in the Woods is a drawing by Paul Cézanne, created using a combination of graphite and watercolor on paper. The work depicts a serene landscape scene.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a winding path through tall chestnut trees at the Jas de Bouffan, Cézanne's family estate near Aix-en-Provence. Cézanne favored timeless subjects like landscape, using the natural setting to explore composition and structure.

Technique & Style

Cézanne employed a range of techniques, including graphite lines and muted watercolor washes, alongside leaving areas of the paper blank to convey sunlight and depth. His methodical, constructive approach to mark-making built a cohesive, three-dimensional representation of the woods.

Context

Watercolor was a medium Cézanne used throughout his career for experimentation and developing new ideas, allowing him to explore different techniques and effects.

Artist & collection

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,…