Who painted Waking Up [verso]?

Waking Up [verso] was painted by Paul Cezanne in 1880.

Where can I see Waking Up [verso]?

Waking Up [verso] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Waking Up [verso]?

Waking Up [verso] is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Waking Up [verso]

Paul Cezanne , 1880

Waking Up [verso] is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Cezanne. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Waking Up [verso] is a drawing by Paul Cézanne, created around 1880 using watercolor and graphite on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman and child in a quiet, intimate scene. The woman lies half-asleep with the child beside her, accompanied by a vase of flowers and a bowl on her lap, evoking a sense of stillness and domesticity.

Technique & Style

Cézanne employed watercolor and graphite to achieve a loose, spontaneous effect. Soft, blurred colors and rapid brushstrokes characterize the work, leaving some forms undefined and suggesting a swift, observational approach.