Artwork
Sketch of Anatomical Sculpture (recto)

Sketch of Anatomical Sculpture (recto) is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1958.14.a
- Credit line
- Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
Sketch of Anatomical Sculpture (recto) is a drawing by Paul Cézanne, dated to 1882, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a seated nude figure in a contemplative pose, with crossed legs and an introspective gesture, conveying a sense of quiet reflection.
Technique & Style
Cézanne's use of line and shading creates a sense of depth, emphasizing the figure's pose and inviting the viewer to consider the human form.
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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,…



















