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Morning View of L'Estaque Against the Sunlight
Morning View of L'Estaque Against the Sunlight is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cezanne. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Israel Museum.
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Overview
Morning View of L'Estaque Against the Sunlight is a 1892 oil painting by Paul Cézanne, a French artist associated with the Post-Impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene morning scene of L'Estaque, a village near Marseille, France, with the village nestled among trees and hills, and a few buildings and a road visible in the foreground.
Technique & Style
Cézanne's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with bold and expressive brushstrokes and visible texture. The style blends elements of Impressionism with a more subdued tone.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
Harlequin
The Card Players
Mont Sainte-Victoire and the Viaduct of the Arc River Valley
Still Life with Milk Jug and Fruit
Le Golfe de Marseille vu de l'Estaque (The Gulf of Marseille Seen from L'Estaque)
Houses in Provence: The Riaux Valley near L'Estaque
Louis Guillaume
Still Life with Jar, Cup, and Apples
Bay of L'Estaque
Maison Maria with a View of Château Noir
The Road Bridge at L'Estaque
The Village of Gardanne
View of the Bay of Marseille with the Village of Saint-Henri
The Bay of Marseilles, Seen from L'Estaque
Trees and Houses Near the Jas de Bouffan
The uphill road
The Bay of Marseille, Seen from L'Estaque
Estaque