Sketch of Madame Cézanne (verso)

1882

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Sketch of Madame Cézanne (verso) is a 1882 by Paul Cezanne, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Cezanne
When & what style?: 1882 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a sketch of Madame Cézanne on the back of a painting. The image is a rough drawing of a woman's face and upper body. She is wearing a dress and has her hair pulled back. The sketch is done in a simple style, with bold lines and minimal detail. The woman's face is turned slightly to the side, and her eyes are cast downward. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. The sketch is a good example of Cézanne's Impressionist style, which emphasized capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life. You can learn more about Impressionism by looking up the movement.