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Still Life with Compotier
Still Life with Compotier is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cezanne. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
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Overview
Still Life with Compotier is a 1890 oil painting by Paul Cézanne, a key figure in the Post-Impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple still life arrangement, featuring everyday objects such as fruit, a compote bowl, and a cloth on a dark table.
Technique & Style
Cézanne employed thick, impasto brushstrokes and short, choppy strokes to convey light and shadow, giving the composition a textured, lively quality.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art.
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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.
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