Artwork

Quartier Four, Auvers-sur-Oise (Landscape, Auvers)

Quartier Four, Auvers-sur-Oise (Landscape, Auvers), by Paul Cezanne, oil, 1873
Quartier Four, Auvers-sur-Oise (Landscape, Auvers), by Paul Cezanne, oil, 1873

Quartier Four, Auvers-sur-Oise (Landscape, Auvers) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Paul Cezanne. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Quartier Four, Auvers-sur-Oise (Landscape, Auvers) is an 1873 oil painting by Paul Cézanne, capturing a serene rural landscape with houses and trees in soft, muted colors, characterized by loose brushstrokes and a sense of spontaneity.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a peaceful, rural scene in Auvers-sur-Oise, with a row of houses nestled among trees, separated from the viewer by a low wall or fence, evoking a tranquil atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Cézanne employed loose, expressive brushstrokes and a muted color palette, blending warm earth tones with cool greens and blues, to create depth and atmosphere, reflecting his early engagement with Impressionist techniques.

History & Provenance

Created in 1873, the painting is part of Cézanne's work from his Impressionist period, now held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Context

This work bridges Cézanne's Impressionist explorations of the early 1870s with his later influence on avant-garde movements like Cubism, showcasing his transitional and innovative approach to landscape representation.

Legacy

Quartier Four, Auvers-sur-Oise contributes to Cézanne's legacy as a pivotal figure in the development of modern art, illustrating his unique contribution to the evolution from Impressionism to subsequent artistic movements.

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.