Portrait of Paul Cezanne

Paul Cezanne Painting Reproductions 8 of 16

1839-1906

French Post-Impressionist Painter

Paul Cézanne was a French painter and Post-Impressionist artist. He was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, France. Cézanne is often credited as a bridge between 19th-century Impressionism and the modern art movements of the early 20th century. He is considered one of the most influential artists in the development of modern art.

Cézanne was the son of a wealthy banker and showed an early interest in art. He attended the Collège Bourbon in Aix and developed a close friendship with writer Émile Zola, who would later become a prominent novelist. Against his father's wishes, Cézanne left Aix in 1859 to pursue his artistic ambitions in Paris.

In Paris, Cézanne studied at the Académie Suisse and later at the École des Beaux-Arts. He frequented the Louvre and was deeply influenced by the works of Old Masters, particularly Nicolas Poussin and Diego Velázquez. During this time, he also met and befriended other notable artists, including Camille Pissarro and Édouard Manet.

In the 1860s, Cézanne's work reflected the influence of Impressionism, but he gradually developed his own unique style. He moved away from the fleeting effects of light and sought a more structural approach, emphasizing the underlying forms and geometric shapes in his paintings. This distinctive style would later have a profound impact on the development of modern art.

Despite his artistic innovations, Cézanne faced rejection from the art establishment for much of his career. He struggled to gain recognition and was consistently met with criticism and ridicule. As a result, he often lived in relative obscurity and faced financial difficulties. However, he continued to paint and explore his artistic vision.

Cézanne's breakthrough came in the late 1880s and early 1890s when his work began to be recognized and appreciated by younger artists, including the emerging Cubist painters. His use of simplified forms and his exploration of multiple viewpoints greatly influenced the Cubist movement. Artists such as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque regarded Cézanne as a forerunner of their own artistic experiments.

Cézanne's subject matter primarily included landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. He frequently painted scenes from his native Provence, capturing the rugged beauty of the region. His still lifes are known for their careful arrangement of objects and their exploration of color and form.

In his later years, Cézanne returned to Aix-en-Provence and focused on painting the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, a mountain near his home. He produced numerous studies and paintings of the mountain, exploring different perspectives and compositions.

Paul Cézanne died on October 22, 1906, in Aix-en-Provence, at the age of 67. His work continued to gain recognition and appreciation after his death, and he is now regarded as one of the most important artists in the history of Western art. His innovative approach to composition, form, and color laid the foundation for many artistic movements that followed, and his influence can be seen in the works of countless artists to this day.

366 Cezanne Paintings

Overturned Basket of Fruit, c.1877 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Overturned Basket of Fruit c.1877

Oil Painting
$327
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-7132
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 16 x 32.3 cm
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Still Life with Apples, 1878 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with Apples 1878

Oil Painting
$297
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-7135
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 18 x 37.5 cm
Private Collection

Provencal Landscape, c.1885/87 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Provencal Landscape c.1885/87

Oil Painting
$552
SKU: CEZ-7136
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 63.5 x 79 cm
Private Collection

Still Life with Apples and a Tube of Paint, c.1873/77 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with Apples and a Tube of Paint c.1873/77

Oil Painting
$206
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-7137
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 16.5 x 23.5 cm
Musee Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Lausanne, Switzerland

Fruit, Serviette and Milk Jug, c.1879/82 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Fruit, Serviette and Milk Jug c.1879/82

Oil Painting
$637
SKU: CEZ-7138
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 60 x 73 cm
Musee de l'Orangerie, Paris, France

Madame Cezanne in a Red Armchair, c.1877 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Madame Cezanne in a Red Armchair c.1877

Oil Painting
$703
Canvas Print
$71.67
SKU: CEZ-7139
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 72.4 x 55.9 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA

Bathers at Rest, c.1875/76 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Bathers at Rest c.1875/76

Oil Painting
$669
Canvas Print
$75.82
SKU: CEZ-7140
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 82 x 101.2 cm
Barnes Foundation, Merion, USA

Self Portrait with a Beret, c.1898/99 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Self Portrait with a Beret c.1898/99

Oil Painting
$570
Canvas Print
$85.96
SKU: CEZ-7141
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 64.1 x 53.3 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA

Village Church at Gardanne, c.1900 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Village Church at Gardanne c.1900

Oil Painting
$594
Canvas Print
$74.13
SKU: CEZ-7142
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 93 x 74 cm
Barnes Foundation, Merion, USA

Provencal Landscape, n.d. by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Provencal Landscape n.d.

Oil Painting
$620
SKU: CEZ-7143
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 81.2 x 65.7 cm
National Museum of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Still Life with a Teapot, n.d. by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with a Teapot n.d.

Oil Painting
$693
SKU: CEZ-7144
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 61.4 x 74.3 cm
National Museum of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Nudes in Landscape, c.1900/05 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Nudes in Landscape c.1900/05

Oil Painting
$835
Canvas Print
$56.32
SKU: CEZ-7145
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 132.4 x 219.1 cm
Barnes Foundation, Merion, USA

Madame Cezanne in Blue, c.1888/90 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Madame Cezanne in Blue c.1888/90

Oil Painting
$669
Canvas Print
$61.86
SKU: CEZ-7146
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 74.1 x 60 cm
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA

Bathers in a Landscape, 1898 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Bathers in a Landscape 1898

Paper Art Print
$47.83
SKU: CEZ-7147
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: unknown
Barnes Foundation, Merion, USA

Still Life with a Chest of Drawers, c.1883/87 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with a Chest of Drawers c.1883/87

Oil Painting
$631
Canvas Print
$100.75
SKU: CEZ-7148
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 73.3 x 92.2 cm
Neue Pinakothek, Munich, Germany

In the Park of Chateau Noir, c.1896/99 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

In the Park of Chateau Noir c.1896/99

Oil Painting
$659
SKU: CEZ-7149
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 92 x 73 cm
Musee de l'Orangerie, Paris, France

Dahlias, c.1873 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Dahlias c.1873

Oil Painting
$511
Canvas Print
$99.18
SKU: CEZ-7150
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 73 x 54 cm
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Rocks and Trees in Provence, c.1900 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Rocks and Trees in Provence c.1900

Oil Painting
$609
Canvas Print
$60.89
SKU: CEZ-7151
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: unknown
Barnes Foundation, Merion, USA

Bibemus Quarry (Carriere de Bibemus), 1898 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Bibemus Quarry (Carriere de Bibemus) 1898

Oil Painting
$632
Canvas Print
$73.67
SKU: CEZ-7152
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 92 x 72.8 cm
Barnes Foundation, Merion, USA

Still Life with Peaches and Pears, c.1890 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with Peaches and Pears c.1890

Oil Painting
$518
Canvas Print
$79.81
SKU: CEZ-7153
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: unknown
Barnes Foundation, Merion, USA

Apples and Biscuits, c.1877 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Apples and Biscuits c.1877

Oil Painting
$416
SKU: CEZ-7154
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 38 x 55 cm
Private Collection

River and Hills, c.1875 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

River and Hills c.1875

Oil Painting
$503
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-7155
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 44.1 x 81 cm
Barnes Foundation, Merion, USA

Corner of Quarry, c.1900/02 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Corner of Quarry c.1900/02

Oil Painting
$513
Canvas Print
$58.68
SKU: CEZ-7156
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: 44 x 53 cm
Barnes Foundation, Merion, USA

Interior with Nude, 1880 by Cezanne | Painting Reproduction

Interior with Nude 1880

Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: CEZ-7157
Paul Cezanne
Original Size: unknown
Barnes Foundation, Merion, USA

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