Artwork

Still Life with Apples and a Glass of Wine

Still Life with Apples and a Glass of Wine, by Paul Cezanne, oil, 1889
Still Life with Apples and a Glass of Wine, by Paul Cezanne, oil, 1889

Still Life with Apples and a Glass of Wine is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cezanne. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

About this work

The painting is called Still Life with Apples and a Glass of Wine.
It was made by Paul Cézanne in 1877 using oil paint.
The artist's use of everyday objects in still life paintings was a common practice during his time, and this work is an example of that.
You can learn more about the artist's style and other works at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Overview

Still Life with Apples and a Glass of Wine is an oil painting by Paul Cézanne, created in 1877. It exemplifies the artist's still-life genre work.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a simple arrangement of apples and a glass of wine, a recurring theme in Cézanne's oeuvre that explores the relationship between objects and their perception.

Technique & Style

Cézanne's use of oil paint and compositional structure contributed to the development of Post-Impressionism, laying groundwork for early Cubism through his emphasis on form.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection, where Cézanne's other works can also be found, offering insight into his artistic style and evolution.

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.