Artwork

Landscape Near Aix-en-Provence

Landscape Near Aix-en-Provence, by Paul Cezanne, graphite, 1878
Landscape Near Aix-en-Provence, by Paul Cezanne, graphite, 1878

Landscape Near Aix-en-Provence is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Cezanne. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This drawing is a landscape created by Paul Cézanne in 1878.

About this work

Overview

This drawing is a landscape created by Paul Cézanne in 1878.

Technique & Style

Executed in graphite on wove paper, it showcases Cézanne's skill in rendering natural scenery through subtle tonal variations.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Paul Cezanne

Artist

Paul Cezanne

Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.

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