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Paul Cézanne

Auguste Renoir

1902

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Early Modern Portrait

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Paul Cézanne is a 1902 by Auguste Renoir, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Auguste Renoir
When & what style?: 1902 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a bearded man with curly hair and a serious expression. His collar is visible, but the rest of his clothes are drawn in loose, quick strokes. The artist used dark lines and shading to define his face and hair, leaving the background plain. The signature at the bottom reads "Renoir," and the title is *Paul Cézanne*—this is a portrait of another artist. The loose, sketchy style fits Renoir’s habit of working fast to capture a likeness. Next, look up Pierre-Auguste Renoir to see more of his quick, expressive portraits.