Who painted Still Life with Apples?

Still Life with Apples was painted by Paul Cezanne in 1897.

Where can I see Still Life with Apples?

Still Life with Apples is held by J. Paul Getty Museum.

What movement is Still Life with Apples?

Still Life with Apples is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Still Life with Apples

Paul Cezanne , 1897

Still Life with Apples is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cezanne. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Created in 1897, this oil on canvas by Paul Cézanne belongs to the still‑life tradition.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1897, this oil on canvas by Paul Cézanne belongs to the still‑life tradition. It is held by the J. Paul Getty Museum and depicts a modest arrangement of everyday objects centered around a bowl of apples.

Subject & Meaning

The composition gathers a green vase, a blue vase trimmed in yellow, a white jar with a lid, and a draped white cloth, all supporting a bowl filled with red and yellow apples. The placement of each item guides the eye inward, establishing a quiet equilibrium among the forms.

Technique & Style

Cézanne applies visible brushwork that builds a subtle surface texture, while his palette favors muted greens, blues, and yellows. The handling of color and the construction of volume reflect his shift from Impressionist light effects toward a more structured, geometric approach.

History & Provenance

Born in 1839, the French painter played a key role in moving from 19th‑century Impressionism toward early 20th‑century modernism. This particular work entered the Getty Museum’s collection, where it remains on display as part of their European paintings holdings.

Context

The painting emerges during Cézanne’s mature period, when he was systematically investigating the relationship between form and color. Its restrained composition and emphasis on underlying shape anticipate the concerns of later movements such as Cubism.