Artwork
Woman Leaning Forward
Woman Leaning Forward is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Paul Cezanne. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Woman Leaning Forward is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Paul Cézanne in 1892.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman's face in a three-quarter view, with her hair pulled back, captured in a moment of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Cézanne employed loose, rapid graphite strokes to convey the subject's form, emphasizing suggestion over precise detail, a characteristic approach in his studies.
Context
The use of chiaroscuro, where light and shadow define the subject's features, is evident in the shading under the chin and around the eyes, adding depth to the drawing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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