Artwork
Woman in Front of a Still Life by Cezanne
Woman in Front of a Still Life by Cezanne is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
Woman in Front of a Still Life is an oil on linen canvas painting by Paul Gauguin, featuring an unidentified woman seated in front of a depicted still life, identified as Paul Cézanne's 1879–80 Still Life with Fruit Dish.
Subject & Meaning
The painting showcases Gauguin's ownership of Cézanne's work, literally and symbolically, as evidenced by his signature overlaid on the frame of the depicted still life. The subject's identity remains unknown, focusing attention on the artistic relationship and ownership themes.
Technique & Style
Gauguin's rendition of Cézanne's still life is not a direct copy but a stylized translation, incorporating 'rhythmical arabesques' characteristic of Gauguin's own artistic style, distinguishing it from Cézanne's original approach.
History & Provenance
Originally part of Gauguin's personal collection, this painting was one of several Cézannes he acquired. Despite vowing to keep it except in dire need, Gauguin eventually sold it to fund medical expenses during his time in Tahiti. It is now part of the Winterbotham Collection, one of thirty-five works.
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Artist
Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (; French: ; 7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.
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