Who painted Sketch of Madame Cézanne (verso)?

Sketch of Madame Cézanne (verso) was painted by Paul Cézanne in 1882.

Where can I see Sketch of Madame Cézanne (verso)?

Sketch of Madame Cézanne (verso) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Sketch of Madame Cézanne (verso)?

Sketch of Madame Cézanne (verso) is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Sketch of Madame Cézanne (verso)

Paul Cézanne , 1882

Sketch of Madame Cézanne (verso) 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.b
Credit line: Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.

About this work

Overview

Sketch of Madame Cézanne (verso) is a drawing by Paul Cézanne, dated to 1882, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts Madame Cézanne in a contemplative pose, with her face turned to the side and eyes cast downward, wearing a dress with her hair pulled back.

Technique & Style

Executed on the reverse of a painting, the sketch features bold lines and minimal detail, exemplifying Cézanne's approach to capturing a subject with simplicity.

Context

This work is associated with the Impressionist movement, which focused on representing everyday life and moments.

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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,…